Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Spirito
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Drakkar Noir | Spirito | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1982 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Giuseppe Imprezzabile |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Lavender
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Spirito
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Powdery
Green
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderLemon VerbenaBergamotRosemaryMintBasilArtemisia
AngelicaChamomileCarrot SeedHerbaceous Notes
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
CypressPaperMyrtleHyssop
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmber
VetiverCedarGuaiac WoodMuskElemi ResinTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Drakkar Noir | Spirito | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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 real appeal here is that this isn't another masculine fougere trying to prove something. It's herbal and soft instead, meditative, botanical. Spirito asks you to slow down.Spirito
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Drakkar Noir | Spirito | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.66ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $15.57ecosmetics | — |
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