Lauder for Men
Estée LauderCologne1985
Side by side
Lauder for Men vs. Drakkar Noir
Lauder for Men peaks in spring, while Drakkar Noir belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Lauder for Men | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1985 | 1982 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nicholas Calderone | Pierre Wargnye |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Lauder for Men
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Mossy
Floral
Warm Spicy
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Lavender
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Juniper BerriesGalbanumGreen NotesClary SageAniseLemonCorianderCardamomMandarin Orange
LavenderLemon VerbenaBergamotRosemaryMintBasilArtemisia
Heart
CarnationVetiverLily of the ValleyJasmineRose
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskCedarAmberVanilla
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Lauder for Men | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The juniper-sage opening hits with immediate confidence. Warm vetiver and moss follow, adding depth and earthiness that balances the bright beginning. Some call it a classic.Lauder for Men
Drakkar Noir is a 1980s powerhouse that still commands attention. The lavender-citrus opening is immediate and confident, but the oakmoss-leather drydown is where it earns its reputation.Drakkar Noir
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Lauder for Men | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $16.09fragrancenet | — |
| 1 oz | — | $16.66ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $19.07ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | $72.79fragrancenet | $15.57ecosmetics |
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