Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Shu Uemura 029
Drakkar Noir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Shu Uemura 029 projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Drakkar Noir | Shu Uemura 029 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1982 | 1999 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Daniel Maurel |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Lavender
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Shu Uemura 029
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Mossy
Woody
Lavender
White Floral
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderLemon VerbenaBergamotRosemaryMintBasilArtemisia
LemonLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryTarragonTangerine
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
GeraniumJasmineRosePitosporumYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmber
OakmossCedarSagePatchouliAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Drakkar Noir | Shu Uemura 029 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
Daniel Maurel delivered a scent that respects restraint. This is not a fragrance that shouts. The herbal freshness gives way to quiet florals, then a drydown that feels clean and composed, best.Shu Uemura 029
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Drakkar Noir | Shu Uemura 029 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.66ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $15.57ecosmetics | — |
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