Drakkar Noir
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Drakkar Noir vs. Rive Gauche pour Homme
Drakkar Noir peaks in fall, while Rive Gauche pour Homme belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Drakkar Noir | Rive Gauche pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1982 | 2003 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Wargnye | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Lavender
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Rive Gauche pour Homme
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Anis
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderLemon VerbenaBergamotRosemaryMintBasilArtemisia
Star AniseRosemaryBergamot
Heart
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
LavenderGeraniumCloveCoumarin
Base
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmber
PatchouliOakmossVetiverGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Drakkar Noir | Rive Gauche pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Some fragrances ask you to like them. Rive Gauche pour Homme doesn't. That star anise and lavender combination either hooks you immediately or takes you right back to a vintage barbershop.Rive Gauche pour Homme
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Drakkar Noir | Rive Gauche pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.66ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $19.07ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $15.57ecosmetics | — |
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