Shu Uemura 029
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Side by side
Shu Uemura 029 vs. Drakkar Noir
Drakkar Noir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Shu Uemura 029 projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shu Uemura 029 | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1999 | 1982 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Daniel Maurel | Pierre Wargnye |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shu Uemura 029
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Mossy
Woody
Lavender
White Floral
Citrus
Drakkar Noir
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Lavender
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryTarragonTangerine
LavenderLemon VerbenaBergamotRosemaryMintBasilArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumJasmineRosePitosporumYlang-Ylang
JuniperCarnationCinnamonCorianderAngelicaJasmine
Base
OakmossCedarSagePatchouliAmber
OakmossPine Tree NeedlesLeatherVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shu Uemura 029 | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shu Uemura 029 | Drakkar Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $16.66ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $19.07ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $15.57ecosmetics |
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