Is Perfume Parlour Long Ship a dupe of Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir?
Drakkar Noir EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1982 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Long Ship EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Drakkar Noir
- Long Ship
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Drakkar Noir - a aromatic fragrance led by Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The aromatic character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its aromatic, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Juniper, Rosemary, Amber
Adds artemisia and carnation, drops angelica and bergamot
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Long Ship EDP
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