Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Le Monarque II
Drakkar Noir wears longer on skin, while Le Monarque II projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Drakkar Noir | Le Monarque II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1982 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Luca Maffei |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Earthy
Le Monarque II
Mineral
Aquatic
Woody
Marine
Ozonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderBergamotRosemaryMintLemon VerbenaBasilArtemisia
Aquatic NotesBlack Pepper
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
Rain Notes
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesBalsam FirLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmberResinous Notes
PebblesWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Drakkar Noir | Le Monarque II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
If you've tried every aquatic and found them all too easy, this is where the genre gets interesting. The mineral-pebble accord hits different, rain-soaked granite instead of sea breeze.Le Monarque II
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Drakkar Noir | Le Monarque II | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.66ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $15.57ecosmetics | — |
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