Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Is Drakkar Noir better than Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?
Drakkar Noir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OakmossLavenderCarnationBergamotLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodAmber
aromaticwoodyfresh spicycitrusearthygreen
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 Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?
| Drakkar Noir | Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1982 | 1985 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Drakkar Noir and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) smell?
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Earthy
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Aromatic
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Green
Citrus
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Drakkar Noir and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) share?
Top
LavenderBergamotRosemaryMintLemon VerbenaBasilArtemisia
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesGreen NotesLemon
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
LeatherLavenderCarnationOakmossCivetRosePatchouli
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesBalsam FirLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmberResinous Notes
SandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanBenzoinMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Drakkar Noir or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?
| Drakkar Noir | Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Drakkar Noir and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?
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 about 80s masculinity, it could be heavy-handed. This doesn't lean that way. It's leather without the aggression, amber without the syrup.Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
The hunt
Where to buy Drakkar Noir and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
| Drakkar Noir | Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.87ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $10.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $20.95fragranceshop | — |
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