Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum vs Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Beau De Jour

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	1982
££	Price Tier	£

Drakkar Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford's Beau de Jour is a modern fougere that delivers an undeniably masculine, sophisticated experience. It's a classic barbershop vibe brought into the 21st century, sparking strong opinions and cementing its place as a divisive but adored scent.

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Our Verdict - Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Drakkar Noir is a bona fide icon, a powerhouse of classic masculinity that's aged shockingly well. Today's iteration might be softer than its 80s beast mode, but it still delivers that sharp, clean barbershop swagger. It's a crowd-pleasing, dirt-cheap gem, despite performance grumbles.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	10%
Floral	14%	9%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	24%	27%
Sweet	9%	7%
Warm	9%	16%
Woody	13%	20%
Earthy	26%	14%
Animalic	2%	4%
Fresh	26%	24%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Beau De Jour EdP

Drakkar Noir EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Lavender 100%

Shared Notes

Lavender 100% vs 18%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Lemon 13% Bergamot 12% Rosemary 12% Mint 12% Lemon Verbena 11% Basil 11% Artemisia 10%

Only in Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 23% Rosemary 23% Mint 19% Basil 18% Geranium 17%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Juniper 17% Carnation 15% Cinnamon 14% Coriander 14% Wormwood 14% Angelica 13% Jasmine 13%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 58% vs 9%

Amber 41% vs 8%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 13% Pine 12% Fir Resin 11% Leather 11% Vetiver 9% Sandalwood 9% Cedar 9% Resin 8%

Accords

Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

100%

95%

Fresh Spicy

72%

64%

Woody

89%

70%

Lavender

49%

57%

Earthy

48%

56%

Patchouli

54%

Green

47%

52%

Mossy

46%

Citrus

52%

49%

Herbal

46%

Warm Spicy

Aromatic shared

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

95%

72%

Woody shared

64%

89%

Lavender shared

70%

49%

Earthy shared

57%

48%

Patchouli

56%

Green shared

54%

47%

Mossy shared

52%

46%

Citrus

52%

Herbal

49%

Warm Spicy

46%

Performance

Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Formal

Also Works:

Date

This is a clean, gentlemanly fragrance ideal for the office and formal settings, as many reviews suggest its refined nature elevates presence. Its classic fougere profile with decent longevity and moderate projection makes it suitable for day-time professional environments.

Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its fresh, clean barbershop vibe makes it excellent for casual and office wear, though its present-day reduced longevity means it won't overwhelm. While it has a 'confident' air that could work on dates, its 'classic' feel might limit its appeal in formal settings. Many note it's a great 'after-shave' scent, implying daily, versatile use.