Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Bon Monsieur
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 | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1982 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Manuel Cross |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Lavender
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Bon Monsieur
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderLemon VerbenaBergamotRosemaryMintBasilArtemisia
BergamotLavenderBalsam Fir
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
Rose GeraniumCarnationCedarLily of the ValleyPatchouli
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmber
OakmossSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Drakkar Noir | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
This is a fougère that doesn't apologize for what it is. The oakmoss brings genuine earthiness, and the structure holds together from opening to dry down.Bon Monsieur
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Drakkar Noir | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.66ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $15.57ecosmetics | — |
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