Philippe II
CharriolEDT2015
Side by side
Philippe II vs. Drakkar Noir
Is Philippe II better than Drakkar Noir?
Drakkar Noir wins on longevity and rating, but Philippe II owns the room with its sillage. Drakkar Noir pulls from a deeper well of coniferous and resinous notes, juniper, oakmoss, carnation, leather, giving it a rugged, old-school baritone that Philippe II's geranium and fir resin simply can't match. If you want a scent that stays for hours and builds a story, Drakkar Noir takes this round.
Pick Philippe II
Pick Philippe II if you want a fragrance that announces itself immediately and dominates a space with its strong sillage, anchored by fir resin and geranium in a fresher, more modern aromatic package.
Pick Drakkar Noir
Pick Drakkar Noir if raw staying power and a higher rating matter more than projection, you'll get 6-10 hours of wear from a deeply woody, coniferous structure that has aged into a classic for good reason.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
ArtemisiaLavenderPatchouliBergamotVetiverCoriander
aromaticfresh spicywoodyearthycitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Philippe II and Drakkar Noir?
| Philippe II | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 1982 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Christian Vermermel | Pierre Wargnye |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Philippe II and Drakkar Noir smell?
Philippe II
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Herbal
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Earthy
Citrus
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Philippe II and Drakkar Noir share?
Top
ArtemisiaBergamotCinnamon Leaf
LavenderBergamotRosemaryMintLemon VerbenaBasilArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumLavenderCoriander
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
Base
Fir ResinPatchouliVetiver
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesBalsam FirLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmberResinous Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
Artemisia
RosemaryMintAngelicaBasilArtemisia
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavender
LavenderCarnationJasmine
Spicy Notes
Cinnamon LeafCoriander
JuniperCinnamonCoriander
Woody Notes
Fir Resin
Pine Tree NeedlesSandalwoodCedar
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon Verbena
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Philippe II and Drakkar Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Philippe II or Drakkar Noir?
| Philippe II | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Philippe II and Drakkar Noir?
Fans of Drakkar Noir and Kouros will find a familiar friend here. Philippe II isn't reinventing the wheel, it's just a more accessible entry point into that classic masculine territory.Philippe II
This fragrance has opinions. The 1982 lavender-mint opening either speaks to you or it doesn't, and for those it speaks to, nothing else fills the same space.Drakkar Noir
The hunt
Where to buy Philippe II and Drakkar Noir
| Philippe II | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $16.87ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $15.39fragrancenet |
| ≈ 100 ml | $55.29fragrancenet · 100ml | $10.95fragranceshop · 3.4 oz |
| 6.7 oz | — | $21.95fragranceshop |
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