Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Swiss Army - Black Steel
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 | Swiss Army - Black Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1982 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Daphné Bugey |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Earthy
Swiss Army - Black Steel
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh
Leather
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderBergamotRosemaryMintLemon VerbenaBasilArtemisia
Black PepperGinger
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
LeatherLarch
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesBalsam FirLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmberResinous Notes
PineAlmond
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Drakkar Noir | Swiss Army - Black Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
This is the pepper-and-leather combination people don't expect at this price point. The ginger here has a clarity and brightness that feels intentional rather than an afterthought.Swiss Army - Black Steel
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Drakkar Noir | Swiss Army - Black Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.66ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $15.57ecosmetics | — |
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