Guy-Laroche

Drakkar Noir

for men

Drakkar Noir smells deep and bold with aromatic and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Drakkar Noir

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Aromatic 100%
Woody 89%
Fresh Spicy 72%
Citrus 52%
Lavender 50%
Earthy 49%
Green 47%
Mossy 47%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Woody, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men.Drakkar Noirwas launched in 1982. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Wargnye. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon Verbena, Basil and Artemisia; middle notes are Juniper, Coriander, Carnation, Wormwood, Cinnamon, Angelica and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Pine Tree Needles, Fir, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Resins.Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche is an aromatic fougere fragrance for men. Drakkar Noir was launched in 1982. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Wargnye. Top notes are rosemary, artemisia, lavender, basil, lemon verbena, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are coriander, carnation, cinnamon, juniper and jasmine; base notes are leather, sandalwood, fir, amber, patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver and cedar.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Drakkar Noir office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Drakkar Noir, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Drakkar Noir fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.