Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Halston Man
Is Drakkar Noir better than Halston Man?
Drakkar Noir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LavenderMintPatchouliArtemisia
aromaticwoodyfresh spicylavendergreen
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 Drakkar Noir and Halston Man?
| Drakkar Noir | Halston Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1982 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Drakkar Noir and Halston Man smell?
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Earthy
Halston Man
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Musky
Green
Patchouli
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Drakkar Noir and Halston Man share?
Top
LavenderBergamotRosemaryMintLemon VerbenaBasilArtemisia
ArtemisiaPassion FruitCitruses
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
CardamomLavenderMint
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesBalsam FirLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmberResinous Notes
LabdanumPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
RosemaryMintAngelicaBasilArtemisia
ArtemisiaMint
Floral Notes
LavenderCarnationJasmine
LavenderPassion Fruit
Spicy Notes
JuniperCinnamonCoriander
Cardamom
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Drakkar Noir and Halston Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Drakkar Noir or Halston Man?
| Drakkar Noir | Halston Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Drakkar Noir and Halston Man?
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
Here's the thing: most modern masculine fragrances shout. This one leans in. The lavender and patchouli foundation is classic male fougère DNA, but the passion fruit and artemisia opening add a.Halston Man
The hunt
Where to buy Drakkar Noir and Halston Man
| Drakkar Noir | Halston Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.87ecosmetics | — |
| 50ml | $15.39fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $10.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $21.95fragranceshop | — |
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