Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette bottle Drakkar Noir
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1972 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Malbec Bleu Eau de Parfum bottle Malbec Bleu

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Drakkar Noir
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Malbec Bleu
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Drakkar Noir
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Malbec Bleu
A solid freshie for those who enjoy a clean, shower-gel vibe, though its synthetic edge and moderate performance make it a divisive choice. Don't expect a revelation, but it does the job for everyday wear.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 9%
Floral 8% 5%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 23% 17%
Sweet 10% 9%
Warm 13% 14%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 16% 23%
Animalic 6% 2%
Fresh 22% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Drakkar Noir EdT
Malbec Bleu EdP

Notes

Accords

Drakkar Noir Malbec Bleu
100%
Aromatic
78%
Fresh
100%
82%
Citrus
58%
72%
Fresh Spicy
79%
76%
Woody
69%
75%
Amber
Marine
73%
47%
Lavender
69%
46%
Herbal
63%
61%
Powdery
Earthy
57%
56%
Musky
47%
Mossy
56%
Aromatic shared
100%
78%
100%
Citrus shared
82%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
79%
Woody shared
76%
69%
75%
73%
Lavender shared
47%
69%
Herbal shared
46%
63%
61%
57%
56%
Mossy shared
47%
56%

Performance

Drakkar Noir Malbec Bleu
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.

Malbec Bleu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it ideal for office and casual settings where you want to smell put-together without being overpowering. The aquatic and aromatic accords also lend themselves well to gym use, despite its average longevity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
85%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Drakkar Noir
Malbec Bleu
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