Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Minotaure
Is Drakkar Noir better than Minotaure?
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
Gender alignment
BergamotCorianderJasmineSandalwoodCedarAmber
aromaticwoodyfresh spicyfreshspicygreen
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 Minotaure?
| Drakkar Noir | Minotaure | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1982 | 1992 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Drakkar Noir and Minotaure smell?
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Earthy
Minotaure
Aromatic
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Sweet
Fruity
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Drakkar Noir and Minotaure share?
Top
LavenderBergamotRosemaryMintLemon VerbenaBasilArtemisia
FruitsAldehydesBergamotGalbanumCorianderTarragon
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
GeraniumLily of the ValleyJasmineRose
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesBalsam FirLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmberResinous Notes
MuskTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodVanillaCedarCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Drakkar Noir or Minotaure?
| Drakkar Noir | Minotaure | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Drakkar Noir and Minotaure?
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 aldehydic-fruity opening walks in like it owns the place. Galbanum and tarragon cut before the florals round it out. Some find that green bite confrontational.Minotaure
The hunt
Where to buy Drakkar Noir and Minotaure
| Drakkar Noir | Minotaure | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.87ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $10.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $20.95fragranceshop | — |
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