Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Tsar
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 | Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1982 | 1989 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Philippe Bousseton |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Lavender
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Tsar
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Mossy
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderLemon VerbenaBergamotRosemaryMintBasilArtemisia
BergamotCorianderGreen NotesLavenderRosemaryArtemisiaCinnamonNeroli
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesGeraniumCarnationTarragonJasmineRoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootCaraway
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmber
OakmossLeatherCedarVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Drakkar Noir | Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 old-world masculine. Not old-fashioned, old-world. The kind of fragrance that smells like decisiveness, like someone who's never had to explain themselves twice.Tsar
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Drakkar Noir | Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.66ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $15.57ecosmetics | — |
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