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Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette bottle Drakkar Noir EDT
EDT Concentration EDC
M Gender M
1972 Year 1976
££ Price Tier £
1-12 Cologne bottle 1-12 EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Drakkar Noir EDT
A truly timeless, sophisticated, and underappreciated classic that often gets overshadowed by its famous flanker. Drakkar is a clean, masculine scent with an air of effortless French elegance.
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Our Verdict - 1-12 EDC
A divisive but undeniably classic green fougere that screams '70s swagger. For the price, it's a steal if you appreciate its soapy, aromatic charm, but don't expect modern appeal or beast-mode performance from current formulations.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Drakkar Noir EDT
1-12 EDC

Notes

Accords

Drakkar Noir 1-12
100%
Aromatic
100%
76%
Woody
88%
Green
85%
82%
Citrus
66%
75%
Amber
56%
72%
Fresh Spicy
63%
61%
Powdery
56%
Musky
47%
Mossy
55%
47%
Lavender
48%
Earthy
47%
46%
Herbal
Floral
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
76%
88%
85%
Citrus shared
82%
66%
Amber shared
75%
56%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
63%
61%
56%
Mossy shared
47%
55%
Lavender shared
47%
48%
47%
46%
46%

Performance

Drakkar Noir 1-12
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Drakkar Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its fresh, clean, and understated character makes it versatile for most settings, especially casual and office wear. While not overly formal, its sophisticated aura allows it to carry into more dressed-up occasions, though it leans more subtle for a date night.

1-12

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its clean, soapy nature makes it versatile for casual wear and suitable for a relaxed office. However, its vintage barbershop scent might be too 'old-school' for formal events or modern date nights, and it's not well-suited for sport due to its profile and moderate performance.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Drakkar Noir EDT
1-12 EDC
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