Guy Laroche 2022 EDP

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Drakkar Intense

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Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Drakkar Intense opens with Bergamot, Coriander, Rosemary, and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Lavender, Juniper, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Suede, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Guy Laroche's Drakkar Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Drakkar Intense is a divisive cheapie - some hail it as a modern barbershop classic with warm, masculine charm, others are infuriated by its fleeting performance. If you're after a budget-friendly scent for personal enjoyment or short wear, it's worth a sniff. Just don't expect beast mode.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
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Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and common complaints about longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't overwhelm, and its warm, masculine profile is a hit for casual and date settings. However, its lack of standout longevity and sillage would likely be disappointing for formal events or sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It opens with a sharp, herbal burst of wormwood and rosemary, spiced with coriander, before a classic fougere heart of lavender, juniper, and clary sage unfurls. The dry down introduces a sophisticated, slightly boozy suede, grounded by earthy patchouli and moss, creating a warm, masculine aroma with a touch of old-school class.

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Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October

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