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Guy Laroche

Drakkar Noir (EDT)

1982

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Versions Timeline

1982

Drakkar Noir (Original Release)

Price Range
$19 – $40

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Pierre Wargnye

"Drakkar Noir is a landmark men's aromatic fougère introduced in 1982 and created by perfumer Pierre Wargnye. It became one of the defining masculine fragrances of the 1980s, famous for its sharp green-citrus opening, aromatic lavender heart, and mossy woody base. Its character is brisk, dark, metallic-clean, and assertively masculine, often associated with barbershop freshness amplified into a louder, more powerful style. The formula is widely noted for prominent aromatic herbs, lavender, patchouli, woods, oakmoss, and fir-like nuances, giving it both freshness and depth. Though often described as an old-school classic, it remains commercially available and is still valued for its iconic profile, affordability, and recognisable signature trail."

Awards & Recognition

1985 FiFi Award – Most Successful Men's Fragrance (Limited)

2010 Canadian Fragrance Awards – Hall of Fame Award—Men's

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Confident
Powerful
Sophisticated
Energetic
Fresh

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Meeting
Night Out

Fun Facts

Drakkar Noir was created by perfumer Pierre Wargnye and launched as a successor to Guy Laroche's earlier 1972 fragrance Drakkar.

It won the 1985 FiFi Award for 'Most Successful Men's Fragrance (Limited)' and later received a 2010 Canadian Fragrance Awards Hall of Fame distinction for men.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FreshGreenCitrusFougèreSpicyFloralWoodyEarthyResinousLeatheryChypreSmoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

lemon verbena
basil
mint
lemon
lavender
artemisia
bergamot
rosemary
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

jasmine
juniper
wormwood
cinnamon
angelica
carnation
coriander
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

patchouli
resins
amber
pine tree needles
cedar
fir
sandalwood
vetiver
oakmoss
leather

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently describes Drakkar Noir as a classic, strongly masculine aromatic fougère with a sharp green opening and a recognisable old-school signature. Reviewers frequently praise its value, compliment factor, and timeless identity, while opinions on modern performance vary between moderate and solid workday longevity. Some users see it as dated, but many others view that same profile as iconic, confident, and still highly wearable.”

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