Passion for Men
Elizabeth TaylorCologne1989
Side by side
Passion for Men vs. Drakkar Noir
Is Passion for Men better than Drakkar Noir?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
CinnamonLavenderCarnationBergamotJasmineAmberVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliOakmoss
fresh spicywoodyaromaticcitrus
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Passion for Men and Drakkar Noir?
| Passion for Men | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1989 | 1982 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Wargnye |
| Best season | Winter | — |
Scent DNA
How do Passion for Men and Drakkar Noir smell?
Passion for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Aromatic
Floral
Cinnamon
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Passion for Men and Drakkar Noir share?
Top
LavenderBergamotNeroliOrangeFruity NotesGalbanumLemon
LavenderBergamotRosemaryMintLemon VerbenaBasilArtemisia
Heart
CinnamonCarnationNutmegJasmineGeraniumSandalwoodPatchouliBalsam FirCedar
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
Base
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberMuskVetiverOakmossStyrax
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesBalsam FirLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmberResinous Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderCarnationJasmineGeranium
LavenderCarnationJasmine
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroliOrangeLemon
BergamotLemon Verbena
Spicy Notes
CinnamonNutmeg
JuniperCinnamonCoriander
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Pine Tree NeedlesSandalwoodCedar
Resinous Notes
GalbanumStyrax
Resinous Notes
Amber
Amber
Amber
Balsamic Notes
Balsam Fir
Balsam Fir
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do Passion for Men and Drakkar Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Passion for Men or Drakkar Noir?
| Passion for Men | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Passion for Men and Drakkar Noir?
Built for the man who walked into the room like he owned it. Bold in that specifically 1989 way, spicy, warm, unapologetic. The cinnamon and vanilla don't negotiate. They arrive. And they stay.Passion for Men
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 Passion for Men and Drakkar Noir
| Passion for Men | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $16.87ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $15.39fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $10.95fragranceshop |
| 6.7 oz | — | $21.95fragranceshop |
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