Drakkar Noir Guy Laroche for men

No projection or longevity at all. A shadow of its former incarnation.

I wear this when I want to draw attention to myself when entering a room. It's strong, bold, and masculine. It's great for a night out, but too loud and obnoxious for a daily perfume or an event which demands sophistication. Overall, this scent projects sexuality and confidence.

It impresses my age group (under 25) who are unaware of its cheesy bar scene reputation and reminds them of their fathers (in a good, "You're my type of man," sexy way), but I find myself shying away from older folks who's reactions show they've had enough of this scent.

In the end, when choosing a new perfume, I always find myself comparing its worthiness to Drakkar.

Oh god what is this..?

I just had this feeling I got golden showered by my old gran! Sick sick juice.

Drakkar nostalgia.....College days in the 90's, Marithe & Francois Girbaud, K Swiss, Nike Air Max, and A Tribe Called Quest. Yo phife you remember that routine...

Low cost, pricey smell. At least to me. I put it with Polo and Fahrenheit, strong, noticeable and projecting.

I have a bottle for myself. I sometimes put it on my pillow cases, and sheets. This isn't a teenager's scent. But if you're a mature 17, 18, 19 and more mannish than boyish, it may work. Forget the winter/summer stuff. It's the humidity, if you ask me. The summer heat will make this cloud your aura if it is too humid. Which is fine if you like to smell noticeably of that spicy, rich depth.

i am 17 years old can i wear this fragrance or it is too classy for my age

another great scent ! but since they changed the original formula the scent is not the same! too bad!

I usually don't like the fragrances from the early 80's or 70's i just automatically think thick old man fragrance but surprisingly this ain't bad at all its a fresh fragrance but on the heavy side it'll be great for cool days or winter i'll try it out this fall cause its really affordable you can get the set for around $40 i smelled this for the first time a few days ago at sears

I wore this stuff as a kid. It really is the one that had me hooked on frags. I know its cheap and old school. But you cant deny this stuff. If sprayed in the proper dosage its really nice. I smelled someone wearing this in the grocery store the other day and it had me looking around trying to find the source. Hate on it if you will, but its a classic. A selfish fragrance for me.

I have noticed something on these reviews.

Most positive reviews come from people who smelled the cologne, or have positive memories from the 80s when it was out.

However, there was a reformulation made from the original.

With that said, the reformulation basically lost the essence of Drakkar Noir, Titanic Sillage + a strong rush of Melon/Floral smell, this was double edged sword, it was the essence of Drakkar and also the reason why people disliked it.

Imagine 12-16 year olds overspraying with this Titanic cologne, of course people would have hated it, except the one who smelled it.

Overall, I feel that the reformulation is still good smelling, I do feel that you could wear this every once in a while for Office wear. But I also imagine wearing this in a Tux in France, were it fits more.

Interesting Fact: You may associate this fragance with cheap X-Mart perfumes, but in France, this costs 50 Euros a bottle since it is still considered an epitome of perfumery.

EDIT: I have come to terms with the fragance, I do believe is among par, it is really good, smells masculine to those who only use 212 or fresh colognes, try it. Its huge bouquet of ingredients make its extremely versatile for any time of the year, due to the fact that each Ingredient will stand when required. Overall a Masterpiece, you need to try it once.

Other interesting thing, the vase is not transparent, so you cannot see how many sprays are left, do I have 10 more sprays or only 1? Risky Business.

lost all its 80s charm by reformulation. Not even close to what it once was.

This is so good. Very distinct masculine,citrus/woody/spice/oakmoss/leather. I JUST got complimented at work by a woman 17-21. She was like WOW you smell amazing, and when i told her what year it was made she stated how its been around so long because it IS that good. To be honest ive never really noticed any one else wearing this. It also dosnt have an "old" vibe at all to me. This could of came out yesterday.

the drydown is super woodsy. in fact it smells just like wood. Prob the manliest frag ive smelled to date that actually smells good.

i sniffed this one today and honest to god, do these companies smell their own creation? I don't think they do, because if they did, this would have been dead and burried a long time ago. seriously don't even consider this. A lot better out there

Can I dislike this ancient, generic, hairy-chested, open-shirt, powerhouse, fragrance twice? Please? Please???

Sales will go through the roof as hipsters will wear it in droves following Phoenix's recent song release...

Considering this is an early 80's fragrance, I find that it can still be worn today. It's not like the powerhouse scents from back then.

It's a classic, mature and masculine smell. I picture this on a 40 year old man wearing a leather jacket.

no wonder this stuff can be had for $11 bucks at wal-mart now...the refromulation is horrid...

1st review

Wretched

Bought 1oz (30ml) from Marshall's based on some youtube reviews and other reviews on here in the hope I would enjoy it. But it is clearly different than what my memory told me it was going to be.

I couldn't even stand the thought of having to look at this bottle, so I went outside at night and tested how many sprays you can get from a 1oz bottle. Answer is approximately 260 sprays.

I have no cultural knowledge of Drakkar Noir (I never wore it and never knew anyone who did), so it was a complete unknown to me. I was expecting a real gasser.

But, to my nose, Drakkar Noir smells quite nice and, unlike Aramis and Azzaro, has no wrong notes on me. It's a good composition. I could wear this!

I detect some leather, but it isn't overwhelming. I like the fir note. And I can smell some citrus at the start.

One reviewer made the astute observation that Drakkar seems to be the bridge between the old school fragrances for men and the current style, and I agree. It's assertive but not overbearing. But then... I didn't use the entire bottle. Four sprays. And I'm pretty sure that what I tried isn't the vintage high octane mix, but a reformulation. It's not toxic at all and doesn't seem to project.

Longevity and sillage are about on par with modern fragrances; six hours after application I am primarily smelling it on my cotton tee shirt, not on my skin.

I can see why Guy Laroche sold scads of this stuff.

My wife, when smelling it on me, simply shrugged. "Meh."

This is the only pre-1985(next to eau sauvage) release i will use! in fact, one of the only ones i find masculine AND wearable. IMO this is the bridge between the new and old school. I do really enjoy this frag and have yet to find/collect a masuline classic as good as this. . This combines the fresh modern lemon/lavender combo with the classic and manly leather perfectly. This is such a great frag and must have been REVOLUTIONARY for its time.

I am disappointed with this perfume. I wasted $50 on this shit. I am not sure I have the reformulated version of this cologne. It is worst than a deodorant. No projection and longevity at all. I can hardly smell after 15 to 20 minutes. My soap would project better than this. I love the smell. It is masculine; however, what’s the point if it doesn’t project.

Back in the days, my Uncle used to wear the original formulation of this cologne, it used to smell so good. But this reformulated crap ain’t worth!!

Drakkar. We meet again. It's been a long time buddy.

So yeah. This was my fragrance for three years in high school. 1992 until maybe 1995.

Think of guys wearing snake skin boots, fringed black leather jackets and tight jeans...not me of course lol! I was younger than that. I'm from the "grunge" era but, I smelled this on my neighbor and good friend and thought, "Amazing!"
My Brut and Old Spice Fresh never survived this scent epiphony. So this was basically my first fragrance that actually cost money.

Drakkar is black, scent wise..."duh." Instantly recognizable to anyone who remembers the eighties and early nineties. In fact, I would bet any glam metal rocker or groupie worth their weight in sweaty leather pants and aqua net hairspray loves this, although quietly, like listening to a Poison song and not wanting anyone you know you love Poison! Or LA Guns, or Cinderella etc....

That being said...I love Drakkar. My wife hates it. Too many people wore too much of this years ago and, the negative vibes continue. Smells a bit like KC Black actually. Without the aquatic and mint notes of course. In 2013 as I write this...you must be a total badass or guitar god to pull this one off. I can't see a situation where I would ever wear this again. Great fragrance, but not for me now...unless I get signed and go on tour with Motley Crue lol!

A dude in one of my classes wore the entire bottle of this one day. He literally burned a stain through one of the walls....The moral of the story is, he left class through a closed window. Its been a month and theres still a ball of green funk hovering over his desk

Sincerely I am so disappointed with Drakkar Noir! It is so weak, no lasting power. It is to me just a very weak lavender water worst than most lavender colognes I use to wear before going to bed. I decided to wear it tonight and as I could not smell the scent on me I kept asking my friends if they could smell it and everybody answered no! Only one hour after application of about 10 sprays!...

I think it's a classic! But not for me :P Raymond, 57 ans, 35 ans ds les ventes wear it ;) Ca l'air ca marche ake les ptites poules de 25 ans ...haha, laissez moi en douter ;)

A classic yet modern scent, I believe it was the 3rd perfume in my collection to my 12 year old.
Drakkar Noir is a fougere, practically linear. Opens with an intense chord lavender, citrus touches and reconciled to fruity, i get mandarin in my nose.
After this phase, the heart keeps cool with the touch of juniper and floral scents discrete, feel a slight cinnamon behind.
The base is composed of light touches of wood, think fir, leather, moss, which gives a sobriety to this classic.

In late 90's, when I was 10, I scent it with a sample, that was marvelous. 17 years after, I buy one bottle blindly, only trusting my memories. And, waw, I didn't make a mistake ! This is powerful, bewitching but not in an agressive way ! Spicy and a little bit floral, like it was the mode for youg men in 80's. I love searching and wearing 80's male fragrances, cause it is so different from today ones ! It has personnality which some actuals don't. I recommanded it for a men in the 20-30s who wants something different that all that cheap/spicy/fresh fragrances that invade market these days !

Drakkar Noir gets a lot of hate. Probably because it smells like a lot of people's dads. Well, it does seem best suited to an older gentleman, but there is nothing horrible or offensive about Drakkar Noir.
It smells very balmy and earthy. I detect some Angelica in here too and I'm rather fond of that note.
I wouldn't gift it to a 25 yr old, but I wouldn't wrinkle my nose if I smelled it on someone.
I don't find it dated, just different from what most men are wearing these days.

the reformulated version is terrible!!!! another great scent destroyed!!!!!!!!

First impression...leather. Thought it's not bad. I thought I would hate this. I was expecting an 80's power fragrance like Boss #1, but it's not at all like that. It is a power fragrance, but it is surprisingly not dated, and well done. I don't like fragrances from the 70's and 80's, but I must say, this is good! If you're a younger guy (teen, early 20's) and can keep an open mind, try this. It might surprise you. If you're an older guy and can go easy on the trigger, try this, if you haven't already. This is a timeless fragrance.

There are few juices who are quasi-immortal, a kind of "living classics" - and Drakkar Noir is one of them.
DN is a frag of his time - it smells, it sounds, it moves like the 80s. For the genuine perfume lover, DN will remain a constant benchmark - but not necesarily an everyday odor. From time to time, you will remember it; you know it is here, close to you, as it allways was in your contemporary personal history.
In this bottle, both coriander & juniper makes the difference, and the moment of his glory arrives in the drydown, after one hour and a half. The rest is, as I said, History - with a major "H".
Overall, a deserved 8,3/10.

I so much wanted to be blown away by this scent based on the below reviews.

So I blind purchased a 30ml bottle throwing caution to the wind. And just as well because it seems to be an oddity.

Anyone not familiar with a Cape Malay KoekSister, please google it. Its basically a spicy doughnut, deepfried and coated in sugar syrup.

This not only smells like it, but it also smells like the residual oil- which was perhaps overused.

I want to like it, but time will tell... This ol' girl might just not be worth my time.

This used to be my go to fragrance for long days at work or job interviews. It's a classic Man's scent. Mature and no bullshit. I don't use this very often, maybe once a year if that. Not a bad scent just not me anymore.

Drakkar is for the no nonsense type guys who appreciate a solid masculine scent with absolutely no hint of femininity. Drakkar has stood the test of time, and I suspect we'll continue to see it down the road.

only tried reformulation and to me is pretty generic...5/10

I haven't smelled the reformulated version but, the original goes straight from my nose then hits me in the hormones like a baseball bat. It is marvelous stuff!

I love this on my husband (late 30s age). He sprays it in the morning and I can still smell it on him when he comes home at night. When it's first sprayed, it comes on a little too strong (scent filing up the room) but the dry down makes me want to snuggle up close to him cause it so manly, warm and hot!

Classic frag, longevity is pretty bad, few hours tops. Almost Polo Green like in that the first 10-15 minutes can be a bit overwhelming for people around you. Smoothes out to a nice smell though overall and does get some compliments still. Overall can get lost though in the shuffle of more modern smelling things, to be expected when sold in mass drug stores.

Great fragrance

Damn this is a hard one to review. I am going my best to try to review this from the standpoint of a college student and not someone who is an avid cologne collector. Ok so in terms of a college student this thing is strong. Its in your face even for one spray. I happen to love this thing but in terms of the people in my path who have to deal with this thing its not always the same response. You have to have confidence when you wear it. Its like if you were to show up in high school with a 79 trans am. If you were the right person with the right "style" you could pull it off. But if your the average joe in the crowd this might not be the right starter cologne for you. Again I am just talking about this from a young mans perspective.

Everytime i wear this perfume the same question pops up in my head!How come so many people can consider this an old scent,are our noses that different or sometimes we are just picky!?I don't know if there is a any reformulation for it but i bought a bottle a month ago i wear it several times and i do not get any of old school vibe from it like i get from Givenchy Gentleman or Azzaro pour Homme for example(i consider those a high quality old school scents).For me,moderation is the word that i think Pierre Wargnye was thinking of when he created this!Always in the classic scent the creator insisted with a note(mosc,leather,vetiver,lavender,etc)to give to his perfume a defined character but for Drakkar it's not the case!Even the lavender that i dislike it very much in to a men's cologne here seems great!I really like how the fresh notes stay through the all stages,at least for my nose!Longevity 7-9 hours and projection moderate of course.With 2 sprays you will smell fresh and clean,exactly like how a men should smell!Good job monsieur Pierre Wargnye!

Re-edit:Sometimes the longevity seems spotty 5-7 hours max,maybe it's just my skin!

too musky. Spray this stuff in a highschool hallway and people will be disgusted or confused.

i am a 23 year old woman. My boyfriend is 40. I have never heard of this until him. I put on one of his coats on a cold, snowy day-- and I was blown away with what I smelled on the leather wrapped around me.. It stopped me dead in my tracks! Never have i had such a reaction to cologne except for Dolce blue. Here, he hadn't worn this jacket since the early 90's, an old coat that'd been sitting in the closet all by itself drenched in this alluring smell. I immediately asked him what it was, and "Drakkar" it was. I found that he still has a bottle of it, and ever since, he has switched back to the Drakkar as it drives me crazy! I can hardly keep myself together when he's in the room.. ;) ! Love this on my man.
Edit: I had to edit this.. A random fragrantica member started sending me harassing messages for the fact I find this cologne sexy.. It's a sad day where I can't even review a fragrance based on my personal opinion on drakkar!
Dec
15

I'd bet that most of us who got started into this hobby, started out with Drakkar Noir. I'd also be willing to bet that most of us still rotate this one in and out of their collection on a regular basis too. Try as one may, it's hard to deny the charming character that this ageless classic projects. Drakkar Noir's dark, clean, dry and gentlemanly presense WIlL command respect if worn properly.

On the flip side of this fragrance however, is the negitive stigma that it seems to carry around with it, like a beautiful single woman with 6 kids. Probably due in part to guys who oversprayed this stuff in the 80's. Ironiclly enough though, this fragrance has survived the melee of attacks over the decades, and is still decently respected amongst the industry insiders.

The only real enemys that Drakkar Noir has left, are the immature fragrance snobs who in the year 2013 are still trying convince the overall general public that the world of professional wrestling isn't real. Regardless, enough has been said about this fragrance that needs to be said. Drakkar Noir is a solid fragrance for men. It still smells relevant to this day, and isn't going away anytime soon. After all, fragrance buyers decide the lifespan of a fragrance, not wrestling critics.

my (older, teenage, male) cousin lived with us for a while, from about 1988-1994, and for a good chunk of those 90's years, this is what he wore. Now, i love my cousin dearly - he's the closest thing to an older brother i've got - but this stuff is an instant migraine in a bottle for me. it is apparently still popular (or the "our version" of it - i can't tell the difference) because i encounter the migraine-inducing clouds of it sometimes when i'm out and about.

fragrance is a very personal thing, and what one loves another will hate, but i try desperately to avoid people who wear this.

Still going strong, this 82 classic aromatic fougere.

Opening is as I recall it back then, fresh as in wow!, with coniferous notes of pine needles of an almost eucalyptic quality.

Continues like all the aromatics of that era, but for a fougere, not so much lavender. Some of that smooth "soapy" feeling is there, with green, herbacious and gentle spices, and for me a new note that used not to be there. Something sweet, as in candysweet, that makes this version slightly sweeter and slightly less bitter than the original as I remember it.

Drydown is quite similar to the old Rive Gauche pour homme, but a little sweeter and not so elegant, and also influenced more by that pine needle oil that must be in there.

A very nice reunion. I always thought of Drakkar Noir as too reasonably priced to be very good. But now I know my Amouages and Creeds and niche perfumes, and I must say: Drakkar Noir is very good.

The masculine scent of the 80's in my memory. Used to adore it.Probably smells a bit dated today but still great!

The review from gooberskitty21 really made my day.

Even after years of a life lived, catching the smallest whiff of a fragrance that holds a special place in our heart can trigger so many memories, feelings and emotions which all of a sudden come rushing back... What a feeling...

I am still so intrigued as to how something like a fragrance can leave such a mark on one's life, and it is probably one reason why I'm still so motivated to want to explore the world of fragrances.

On first spray Drakkar Noir hit me in the face like an exploding Axe deodorant. Extremely green, extremely spicy, and with citrus, pine, and barbershop soap fighting for world dominance. An underlying sweet note seemed strangely out of place like a second track waiting to be faded into the picture. When it finally happened, everything settled into a fresh green-soapy scent that lasted for hours and hours.

I had to take the ride again the next day – and the next day – until I realized that this was great stuff. It was just me who had to adjust to it. Drakkar Noir may be out of fashion, but it is certainly not outdated. It is a very fresh, very strong and extremely masculine fragrance that can be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates the qualities of the hairy-chested powerhouse style. I certainly do, although I do not think I will wear this very often in public. But for a Sunday morning after the first cup of coffee – what a blast!

My bottle is brand new and as such it probably contains the reformulated, ”neutered” version. If so, the original must have been truly spectacular.

I really wanted to like this as it is an old classic. And I tried it more than a few times. I really dislike this scent. It smells like warm Carpet Fresh. (woof)

My first love's signature scent, and I loved him madly. I was 18 & he was 28, we had our own place. Whenever I smell this, I see him coming home from his construction gig...greasy, dirty, ruggedly hot. I was always so excited when he'd come home. I'd sit on the kitchen counter while we shared a joint & he cooked us dinner and told me about his day. Afterwards he'd make love to me like a mountain man, our sweating bodies enveloped in a cloud of drakkar noir, cannabis & a strange kinda Bonnie & Clyde 'me and you against the world' love. I don't care if people associate this scent with old men or whatever. For me its haunting, loaded with bittersweet memories of my first love. There'll never be another like it (or him..).

It reminds me of diluted Rocabar Hermes plus some lemon than whole fragrance quickly fades away wait minnit both Rocabar and Drakkar smels like sweeter smokier version of some shaving foam Omg Omg >_> v_v

Not so long ago Drakkar Noir represented an inexpensive portal back to a 1970s locker room. Clean, fresh and unfeasibly potent, it remains the weapons-grade grooming tool of choice for those intent on sillage warfare. Although it is by no means unbearable in micro-doses, this beergutted ex-jock in stone-washed jeans is probably not going to make the sort of entrance that anyone would want to make. Beyond assuaging the twin itches of curiosity and nostalgia, Drakkar seems rather unnecessary.

Rating: 1/5 Poor

I disagree with the post below me, I was 18 and my boyfriend was 19 when he discovered this scent and we both are big fans!

At first when you spray it, I must admit the notes are ALL OVER the place and it's a bit much.
On the dry down it is so sophisticated and timeless. I think a man of any age could wear it, it's just if they feel it is their kind of scent or not.

With so many notes it does look complex and even made me question "How does it all work together?!"
But it does work together. And it works beautifully.
:)

I have a strong memory of this on a male friend of mine. Sad to say, he was the most asexual male I've ever met...not a singly manly vibe about him..(its ok, we grew up together, and never more than friends...) that is, UNTIL, he wore Drakkar Noir. Suddenly, even though not attracted to him (even slightly) he was a female magnet...I could eat him alive...(never tried...lol)
This is the most compelling, manly scent, EVER.

Does my hubby wear it...NO, never tried it...it has too many connotations with old friend..{It would be like kissing my brother... eeeeeww.} So I always steer my hubby away from this one. Shame, mayb e I can get past my hang up, someday, as this smells divine...

This scent is not outdated, don't listen to any of those reviews that say it is, I'm in high school, and I get tons of compliments on this cologne. It's great for any age and is not old-smelling or outdated!!

What can I say about this classic that hasn't been already said. Well for one....they sure don't make em like this anymore! lol It is a clean and fresh dark woody oakmoss based scent. Its definately a lot heavier and formal than most of your mainstreamers and aqua di gio ripoffs out there but still light enough to classify it as being fun. What you get out off this is is a very clean very dark spicy masculine scent that will take you back to a time when it was really cool to smell masculine!! If overdone it can get a bit cloying but with just the right amount this is as attractively seductive and beautiful as any other fragrance on the market. Solid versatility and monster siliage!! And yes I do prefer this over Fahrenheit. Timeless.

I took a punt on this after reading some favourable reviews. I liked the design of the bottle (very tactile). But I found the fragrance itself to be quite disturbing.
The first thing to hit me was that old toothbrush smell; not good. But that soon faded and was followed by a scent I pretty much expected. Not intense though.
The initial shocker prevents me from applying too much at once, so I would admit that I am not best qualified to comment on Drakkar's longevity. I would say, however, that I find it to be too generic. Even if it is regarded as an elder statesman, I am sorry to say that the younger bucks have more to offer.
I am glad to have it on my shelf though and I will still give it a go every so often. Respect.

This is a Classic! This and Polo reminds me so much of my teen years, and the boys I used to date. Whenever I smell them , they bring me back...and I just LOVE it.

Reminds me of an 80's version of 1 million. Smells too outdated. For those still clinging to their youth

To be perfectly honest, I missed this during the eighties. I am completely unfamiliar with the scent prior to a few days ago when I blind bought this on a special.

This is without doubt one of the best “masculine scents” I have ever smelled. I am mindful of the fact that many scents one has never smelled before can smell amazing. The reason for this is one can become so accustomed to your own current collection that you get too used to your scents, as amazing as they might be in their own right.

I enjoy the citrus, floral, slightly spicy opening. Yes, it is a little soapy and a bit like grandpas aftershave, but for me this is more than tolerable in this case. The dry down is somewhat reminiscent of an eighties scent but I feel it can easily still be pulled off today. If I feel like projecting an air of masculinity, this is the juice to wear.

I am extremely happy with my bottle and I recommend you give it a test if you are unfamiliar with the scent, as I was. You may be as impressed as I am!

I like the initial citrus notes, beautiful...I've only had it on for 30 minutes....it does remind me of my grandfathers shaving cream which isn't a bad thing...

I smell this stuff in my early teens can't remember how this smell like I been looking up reviews bout it reading it's smells awful well my best. Advice for you is smell it before buying it :---)

Oh the memories!

When I was about 4/5 I used to sneak into my uncle's bathroom just to smell this stuff! I loved it then and still love it now at 26.

This is my all time favorite cologne. The initial spray of citrus and herbs is a bit strong, but the dry down is amazing. It is woody, spicy, green, and leathery. The sillage is strong so that if you're in a group, people will smell you, but not people who are 5 feet away, so it's not overpowering, and the sillage is amazing, I get 10-12 hours out of it. This scent can be worn any time of the year, as long as it doesn't exceed 90 degrees, mainly because it adapts to the weather; in summer, it is greener and fresher, and in winter, it is warmer, darker, and spicier, and both seasons have woody and leathery notes in them. As long as you don't overspray (no more than 2 sprays), any age can wear it. I'm in high school, and it has been my signature scent for the past couple of years. I get compliments on it all the time, from guys and girls, and all of my past girlfriends have loved it, so I know from experience that it isn't dated or old smelling. But don't cast this off as a teens' scent because we wear it, like I said, any age can wear it, from 14-50. Macy's carries it, so you can test it there if you're considering trying it, which I highly recommend. TJ Maxx and Marshall's occasionally have it, so you could save a lot of money buying it there.

very sexy and dark; if Lestat the vampire wore anything, it'd be this

This Fragrance is for real man take this Ck one .

Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche is an all time classic when it comes to men's fragrances. This is one of the ultimate 80s colognes that still stands strong til this day. I like the oakmoss and the other woodsy vibes that kick in once you spray this. Drakkar is perfect for those fall/winter evenings. Dont need much of this one to get people buzzin' A must keep in my collection and a classic that can easily be found like Cool Water, Ck One just to name a few

My first real cologne, so it gives me some memories. I was in love with this, but as I explored other colognes, I realized that there is a lot better out there. However, this is still good.

It is strong. Don't spray more than once or twice. If your skin projects this too strongly, spray it on a body part that doesn't project too much heat or your clothes. Wear this in winter - not summer.

A legend, of this there is no doubt. Drakkar was A king back in the 80's & 90's and A staple of my collection. Now its just A said reformulation, diluted stripped of it's majestic power and suited to fit the times. Now it's almost unisex, ( Neutered ) that's the word I was looking for! I gave my bottle away, If you want to rediscover how this smelled buy A bottle of Lomani, see my review.

Origional Scent 10/10

Current Neutered Version/ Pass not for me


Lomani 10/10

Delightful perfume for men's!

Famously unreconstructed in its masculinity (if a bit toned down on the original in today's format), I purchased for the first time today as the £30 reduction off the ticket price was too tempting to miss. The top notes were worth the cost all by themselves - uncompromising, strong and ever so slightly crude - my bottles of Antaeus, Obsession and Kouros now have a new member in their 'gang'.

Super masculine and unbeatable icon of its time, with so much going on out there and hundreds of brands, whoever used this flagship fragrance will always remember it's a Drakkar Noir, I think most guys used it on their 20's and 30's.
Drakkar Noir is timeless, never forgotten.
Still earns 10/10 definetely

The King of mens fragrance. I introduced my husband to this and he likes it but probably not as much as I do. I know it's a mens fragrance but...I must confess to sneaking into his bottle and wearing it when he is away...not that I would ever want to be caught smelling like mens cologne...but the love is so deep that I just cant help myself.

This one brings high school memories of a rebel and explorer,individual and philosopher.No scent is even getting close to this one.Very sporty and dynamic.Part of my wardrobe!

This one brings high school memories of a rebel and explorer,individual and philosopher.No scent is even getting close to this one.Very sporty and dynamic.Part of my wardrobe!

I still do a double take when I pass by a man wearing this. If I'm in a department store and catch a whiff I will literally turn around and follow; just to bask in the familiarity of it for a minute. I swear I'm not a stalker!

An 80's scent which is mostly linear and saves it best until the drydown..

I applied 6 heavy sprays

0 -1 hour. 8 inch projection. Classic shampoo/barber shop smell with lavender prominent. This is not in any way night time or Noir to me, instead day time and more about hard work; not so much sport, but could be used when out and about, doing activities. There is no harshness or spice, instead for me this is a dated energetic smell with the more I smell to the skin, the better I like it, but I must admit its not for me at all. It is very manly, however I have Jacques Bogart Pour Homme as my tonic fot that.

1 hour -2 hours- 6 inch projection, linear.

2 hours - 3.5 hours - 2 inch projection tops. I was expecting a projection bombshell, but this goes close to the skin quite quickly.

3.5 hours - 8 hours. Close to the skin, the drydown is best, towards the end there was a little tangy edge which when is the nicest bit.

Not for me

Classic perfume but the new formulation and its plastic bottle does not match up with the original one. Still love it!

Yup! I took the plunge and have gone completely retro. I've had enough of the newer offerings and am done experimenting. I finally broke down and grabbed this favorite of mine from back in the day. I don't care if it's instantly recognizable, it does the job it is intended to do and makes you smell like a man.

I picked up Santos de Cartier and Antaeus this past weekend and I'm not done. My next purchases will be big, fat, obnoxious bottles of Aramis, Kouros and Opium. Loud and proud is my motto from now on.

He's back!

It hits you with lavendar, knocks you for a loop into the pine trees....and your smelling great. It sweeetens up and gives you a tall glass of cold lemonade laced with basil.

This is a clean, unique, fragrance for men. Not overpowering or sweet.

I bought some..a.long time ago..still have some left. It was in the late 90's so i don't know if its the older formula. Based on the formula i have it smells great to me. I know it last because i keep smelling it. 1-2 sprays lasts and lasts. I still have almost half of the bottle because i don't wear cologne often. I would recommend Drakkar Noir to any who wants a manly scent and a good one at that!

I bought some Cool Water and am somewhat disappointed. To me, i can't seem to smell it, even under my nose on my neck! Just a slight smell so not sure if it projects sence i can't seem to smell it on me. My next purchase will be Egoïste Platinum by Chanel based soley on the reviews of this site

Probably the first cologne I used (80s/90s). Was never part of the club scene (or any scene) so don't have the associations that many do. I find it unsubtle and unilinear, but its notes are the right ones for me. I don't have a sophisticated nose, so mostly I get the "base" notes that are identified, even right after application. Maybe a little citrus up front. I'd wear this again, probably just during fall or winter. Wife likes it on me.

I know to some people, Drakkar Noir is a classic. But this is just not for me.

I was a young teenager back in the early 90's when I first tried this; I liked the opening: fresh and sweet. But it quickly transformed to a whole different scent that smelled like a B.O. So I hit the shower and made sure I wouldn't smell it again on my skin. What a traumatizing experience.

Spray Drakkar Noir again? Never.

This cologne is a sentimental favorite of mine, because my dad wore it after they discontinued his Matchabelli. But because of that, I don't think I've ever smelled it on a man and thought how sexy.

DN was a gem in the 1980s and in through the 90s when it was VERY popular but its a fairly harsh smell and a lot of people find it offputting due to the strong chemical smell

It's all about the memories for me when it comes to Drakkar Noir. I was sixteen, and I had a torturous crush on a guy who was two years older. We took art class together and became friends--but nothing more.

He wore this fragrance, and just the right amount. I liked its warmth and how it still had a freshness to it. Over the years, men who bathe in DN have killed its appeal, and the fragrance has become the butt of many a joke. But, when I think back 20-some years ago, I can't help but smile. I am reminded of a friend and one of only a tiny number of good memories from high school.

Smells like a Men's version of Dial soap...

I love this cologne. To me, it is the perfect men's cologne. If it has been reformulated??? I don't know. It smells perfect the way it is an I don't think I would change anything. I am 40 and definitely remember everyone wearing this in High school in Tampa, FL. Although, few people wear this now, the only thing I don't like about wearing this, is that I feel a bit self-conscious when wearing this because it was so popular and remains easily recognizeable. Also, my wife hates it, so that makes it kind of hard to wear. But, I love it. Call it a "guilty pleasure."

A true throw-back scent for me - it's been years and I decided to give the reformulation a try. I picked up (for a great price) a gift set of EDT, After Shave balm and the deodorant. I write this after a fresh shower and shave wearing all three! I am glad I did take the leap back in time...karlovonamesti's review below is spot on (as he normally is). Initial blast is strong - biting and bitter citrus, some patchouli and sharp green herbs & botanicals for me (artemisia and juniper berry the dominant notes). This warms up though rather nicely and shows us its true scent and Drakkar Noir form - the rich oakmoss and deep leather, for me, is mostly gone now due to reformulation. What we have in the reformulation is cleaner, far more tame and greener (perhaps, "Drakkar Vert" more than "Noir", but this not a bad thing.) I have a lot of vintage fragrances with heavy moss, so strangely, I don't miss it here. Plus, the key is layering Vintage if you want to - a blended wearing is brilliant. However, what is in the reformulation is some light oakmoss, tree moss and a smooth leather - not heavy or greasy along with a full pyramid of nice rich, aromatic notes...just not the horsepower we used to get in the Vintage juice.

I actually used to like DN a lot back in high school - I shared bottles with friends and almost always had one (or access to one). It was a staple. On my skin, it shows very nice notes with some warmth...the citrus calms down and integrates into some nice more distinct herbal notes of basil, rosemary, the previously mentioned juniper berry and lavender shining through. Still lifted and clean - no heavy moss. The patchouli is now less sharp and offensive - the whole composition smells like a dilute version (definitely more mainstream) of what used to be Drakkar Noir (which was/is, for those of us who remember and know Vintage, uber-masculine).

The distinct fir has been showing since the mid-notes appeared, strengthening and getting deeper with the leather (again, not nearly as heavy as vintage - but still a key note in this classic composition), nice cedar and a vetiver note that has a nice woodiness with a slight sharpness (which works well in bringing the artemisia through the composition and balances the other base notes). The moss is here now, but it is more of a "green" note - not earthy (Tree Moss more prevalent in current formulation while the amber, sandalwood and other base notes offering some fixative quality). While this is a bit hollow and not as strong as vintage, I am keeping this review focused on what I have. Comparing old to new is pointless - we all know its changed over time. However, I find myself smelling, "Drakkar Noir"...it has held onto its allure through reformulation. Not many classic scents can say that.

I strongly believe this would make a good scent for a casual attire office or a night out. It is dated if you know Drakkar Noir from before - otherwise, it is an honest scent. The base and dry down are especially good - perhaps better than expected since the majority of moss (oakmoss, specifically) and a lot of the leather in this reformulation are all but gone. It does, however, stay fresh and integrated with the nice fir coming through with some light sandalwood and a bit of amber...albeit a touch soapy (in a good way - it smells clean). Longevity seems average (I sprayed my shirt and there are still citrus notes with floral and fresh herbs and a touch of fir - so I recommend spraying both skin and clothes with the current formulation to increase longevity). Overall - I'm glad I got the set. I heard there are knock-offs that are more like the original DN formulation, including Classic Match (among others) and test sprayed Classic Match just tonight while grabbing some items at Walmart. It might drydown to a more leathery scent, but the top notes were very screechy and abrasive. I sprayed it on paper and decided to try what I bought a month or so back in that set that is sitting in my closet (although I know it is reformulated). I am actually happier with the new DN than an original formulation knock-off, for now. I would wear this as an everyday, casual scent - dressed down. This is a pair of jeans, non-button shirt and jacket (weather permitting) scent - not dressed up. Macho, but tasteful. Still pretty good to me although lighter - I can now apply a few extra shots and not offend or create a huge cloud around me. My rating is a solid 7.5+/10.

**UPDATE** - I was able to get a perfectly-preserved vintage (splash bottle, nonetheless) 100ml of Vintage Drakkar Noir. Wow...deep, dark and much richer than the current formulation. This is what I wore in high school and college - my youth just came back in my olfactory memory, in spades! The moss really breathes here and the top notes are still sharp and fully intact (truly a great hidden-away/time-warped bottle of DN from the 80's!) For a fragrance lover, this is what we all remember. I swear I grew a dozen chest hairs instantly upon a few dabs of application! This stuff is so manly, you become a Chia Pet! ;-) Jokes aside - this is damn serious juice. Not for office wear or even everyday wear (unless you are Chuck Norris). While I rate the Vintage juice for its true glory a 9+/10, I have to say that the current formulation of Drakkar Noir is more wearable (as mentioned above). Don't threaten me or send me hate mail (and the bottle is not for sale or swap). Understand my perspective, please. This is going to be one that I treasure and put a few small dabs on (or decant 15ml at a time and apply just 1-2 sprays of the Vintage under my current formulation DN!) The deep, dark base will be enrichened and the wonderful green notes that I am very fond of in current formulation will shine. The heart of the fragrance will start pounding like an Edgar Allan Poe novella, this is The Tell Tale Heart! Seriously, if you did a full-wearing of this, you would not get the value of what it has to offer (unless you still have a mullet and drive a Camaro)! I don't, but love this juice. I will savor it.

My affection for current formulation has risen even more (as I really love the layered wearings with some Vintage juice dabbed on) - but the freshness of current makes it really enjoyable! Drakkar Noir (current formulation) has really grown on me with numerous wearings - actually, a fragrance I see as totally wearable today in both casual and formal attire (the notes have become more distinct as my bottle has opened up) - it is serious, masculine/"pseudo-macho" and, dare I say, even a bit sophisticated. I will be repurchasing more current formulation before my bottle is empty as I don't want to be without this in my wardrobe. My refined score is 8+/10! I look forward to wearing it, and it always makes me feel damn good when I do. The key is using enough Vintage (but not too much) to give the base the depth and radiant glow that one associates this powerhouse with. Layering a few dabs of Vintage with it, well...that's for me and those around me to appreciate! Cheers.

Nice scent, heavier than I usually like but with a name like Dakkar Noir it ought to be.
Just...dont wear too much-- as with anything!

Oddly enough, this "black" flanker perseveres in an ever-changing market, while the original Drakkar is now defunct. As ubiquitous as Cool Water, Drakkar Noir has been reformulated into a smoother, lighter scent in recent years, no doubt to better conform with today's trends. The bitter citrus, wood, and herbal opening is still quite sharp and recognizable, but it rapidly dries into a hollow juniper, lavender, and oakmoss accord, with hints of fir. Very nicely blended, very masculine in temperament and movement, and very dull. Drakkar Noir makes a good office scent nowadays, particularly if you're working in an alpha-male environment where being taken seriously is essential. There's nothing light spirited or "fun" about this stuff. There's also nothing particularly refined about it, either. For a manly green fougère from the '80s, I'd rather wear Tsar by VC&A, or even Laroche's own Horizon. Still, Drakkar is a respectably conservative oldie that bears remembering.

I'm going to save you some time and agree with a lot of the reviews, this scent does have a notable, dated quality (mind you a classic, masculine sex appeal is beyond dates) that I remember being crazy about in HS when I was 15-18. Granted, it has been a while since I've had any (now 26) I remember the smell of it quite distinctly.

Drakkar Noir is definitely a warm, heavy scent suited for fall/winter and always made me think of how a manly man should smell in a tux. It has a fantastic palette of woodsy and spicy notes (coriander/oakmoss/cinnamon/juniper/fir) that mix well with the other more subtle amber & leather accords. The drydown is where it's at, as that's when the herbal, wood, spice and citrus come together and it certainly has some staying power, arguably too much...

This having been said, it is easy to overdo it & overpower the subtleties with a synthetic scent. WEAR LIGHTLY.

Sillage: 7/10
Longevity: 7/10
Overall: 7/10

Drakkar Noir is a great fragrance that takes me back to my high school years back in the 80s/90s. Great smell at that time..but smells very outdated and old school now. I will only wear it on occasions were not many people will be able to smell it and pass judgement. I originally bought it in 1988; but managed to find one on sale at Marshalls in 95. Still have that bottle...hardly used. Feel too awkward wearing it now.

bought my first drakkar noir.. its amazing.. i would rate it the best in my collection.. a classic timeless cologne.. so fresh.. just lovg it.

It's a STUN GRENADE.

And, surprisingly, some places that weren't 1980s America have yet to be carpet-bombed by the stuff. Americans, on the other hand, seem to be almost immune to it by now.

Up to you to figure out if that's a good thing.

My best friend in high school wore this - a woman. It smelled great on her and I love when women wear men's cologne.

Smelling this on any man used to make me feel like a wild animal (in a good way).

Masculine, indeed. But not a pleasant smell. Reminds me of Axe Marine body spray. This one is more natural and less cheap though.
I don't like it.

The one from today is so diifrent from the one of the eighties ...now it"s completely chemical ,no more soul, it's empty, no charm any more ..bring back the real Drakkar Noir

Why is there so much hate for drakkar??? its an amazing, long lasting actually projecting fragrance. I would wear this any day over A*Men, ADG, La Nuit, etc.

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I don't even care that you can pick this bottle up at the local drug store, my brother still wears Drakkar and he smells SO good. Every time I hug him hello I have to tell him how good he smells. Maybe this takes me back to my teenage years when every hot guy was wearing this, I don't know, but I think it stands the test of time.

The 80's called, they asked for their cologne back.

Seriously, every time I smell this, I recollect this fragrance with a love/hate relationship. You loved how unique it was, yet you hated that it actually made you feel like Pepe Le Pew in its overall strength. This was really overpowering and probably among the reasons that other 80's frags got a bad name by sheer association. This is not so much that it was a bad fragrance, but it's definitely an anachronism and to me -- as a major fan of 80's frags like ODL Pour Lui and others -- this was over-the-top. Way over. Bombastically so. It drags up memories of walking around the mall in high-school days when this had just become popular.

Very enduring, very heavy, somewhat cloying by current standards, very spicy and heavy handed with the coriander/cinnamon/juniper/leather accords. If done wrong, this would announce your presence five minutes away, and often enough, it was applied wrong. I wish I could be more neutral, but I still remain appreciative of the scent.

1988 in a bottle. When young adults of the mid-late 80's bought their first "grown-up" scent, every 16-17 year old guy in the US was wearing this or Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, and every girl was wearing Obsession. Big, brutal, everlasting green-greyness. Like being trapped in a smoldering fir, rosemary, cedar, and moss fire after having spilled a pint of gin on your leather jacket. If you non-ironically drive a Chevy Camaro (the old one, not the new one), this is your fragrance.

Drakkar Noir is a classic fragrance that has stood that test of time. This was huge!! I mean HUGE in the 1980’s and it kept going strong until the mid 90’s.

I remember smelling this cologne everywhere in the late 80’s when I was a little kid. I went thru one or two bottles during my high school years in the mid-late 90’s. This was a good, very masculine and affordable fragrance for a high school kid back in the day.

This fragrance is not bad at all, Drakkar Noir smells very clean, very sensual and very, very masculine. This is not your average kiddy fruity, aquatic cologne they make these days. To those who think this fragrance smells bad, soapy or “old”, well, you probably don’t have what it takes to wear this classic, to wear this big boy you need personality, attitude and confidence. This is for a MAN that wants to smell like a MAN and nothing else.

My dad wore this one.

Drakkar Noir doesn't smell terrible, but it's not great either. It's a crude, obnoxious aromatic fougère that leans more towards dark green than "noir". That being said, it's popular for a reason, and if you're into fragrances, it's a must-try simply for reputation purposes.

I love a good fougère. I think the genre is underrated, and still recovering from a bad spell that lasted from the 70s to the 90s. The ubiquity and heavy-handed use of Paco Rabanne pour Homme, Azzaro pour Homme and eventually Drakkar Noir in the US in the 70s-80s as well as the association with a troubled era of masculinity made people run screaming from the aromatic fougère. Then Cool Water and the like made the more traditional lavender/coumarin fougère seem stale.

To Drakkar Noir. It’s bland and it’s loud. It’s the fragrance equivalent of battleship grey at volume 10.

I've always hated this scent because it was the fragrance that virtually every guy wore when I was growing up, which meant if you wore it you smelled just like everyone else. Secondly, I never cared for the scent that much because it just didn't smell like an expensive designer colonge--to me it always smelled like something you picked up at Rite-Aid. And lastly, I tried it because it was so well liked and at least for me it had no staying power. But if you're someone who likes deja-vu of the 1980's & 90's, this is your scent.

It's not as bad as Polo. But nothing is. Like everybody else, I thought it was fantastic when it came out. Today: Ugh. Like getting hit with a bowling pin.

What happens when you have a really classy French design house release an immensely popular fragrance? It sells incredibly well for a few decades and some greedy international conglomerate buys creative control. The obvious comes next. It get brutally changed as a composition and distributed to every WalMart where it sits-forever, not selling. Alas the word gets out that it is bad-see all of the bad reviews below!

On a trip to France in the 1980s, I had the priveledge to purchase an original bottle. Needless to say, I loved it then. It was a rich, dark, sleek, European sport car with black leather seats that others envied. It could pass all traffic, handled curves well and was fuel efficient-it lasted all night! Yes it was easy to overspray-generally all over my cheap American car.

For about a year, I loved it! Then my friend started using it. Next, I started smelling it all over the mall and campus. It became an 80s beast! Now its worse. At least the original formula was good. The current toxic waste lacks oaskmoss and the leather seems like pleather. A classic case of overmarketing...

back to 80's.....gorgeous scent....

Drakkar Noir to me is free from the negative connotations that plague many people in other countries. I've neither smelled it on anyone else nor ever seen it for sale in this country. To me it's very good: the soapy beginning through the sweet base. Longevity and projection are tops. I'm rapidly working my way through a 100ml bottle.

The formula of Drakkar Noir come from fragrance heaven (or hell?) :-). Drakkar Noir is the best cologne in the world. For ever!

I totally agree with Chris below, back in the day after people moved on from Polo, you could smell this on about two out of every three guys walking down the hallway of your high school. There are enough reviews on this so I will let stand and say that it definitely had its place and time, but it is very strong and aromatic. If you're in properly today, it would probably be reserved for nighttime during any season, but the notes of leather, patchouli, oak moss and cedar made at legendary back in the day.

Oh Drakkar, u were the bomb back in the day (like CK's Obsession), I wore both of them back in high school & back then this was cutting edge stuff!!! and the girls liked it :) Sadly that was a looong time ago,.....every time I c this stuff it brings back gud memories & brings a smile to my face. But I've long ago moved away from this stuff, IMHO it is outdated NOW, just too many better smelling more complex fragrances out there today. Which makes total sense, cause this is from the 80's! I mean who drives the exact same car today that they were driving back in 1987?? Mostly older guys where this today. Still back in the day it was GOLD, but that was back in the day ;)

It may be old, may be 80's young men signature and it may be dated, but I still love it.
Makes me smell like I've just came out of the shower, it's powdery, sweet, have a good combination of spices the cinnamon notes are the ones that stands out for me.
Yes, it smells like soap after a while and that's why I love it, makes me feel ready to take on a full day of work or a heavy workout.

I was aprehensive in order to try Drakkar Noir, but I ended up liking it a lot.

This was my dad's signature scent and every time I have a chance I sniff it and it makes me feels safe and protected. For me it's a perfume for strong but loving men, with great personality and determination. I guess I would feel weird smelling this one on young men. I just can't explain with words how this perfume makes me happy and sadly nostalgic at the time but what I try to say is that only a very special and unique fragrance has the power to stay as long as our best memories.

Mature, a little grandpa-ish, but very well done. It is most definitely a Fall/Winter fragrance for the out of school (of all types) cologne wearers. A classic, and available at discount stores. My personal opinion of it is that it is tobacco and bonfire with a little spice. This is great for Christmas time but beware of its' strength and maturity in the warm weather.

I didn't find anything complex about this scent -- to me, it smelled musky, pure and simple. The sweeter top notes evaporated somewhere between buying it and opening the package. Anyhow, I found the scent to be acceptable; it didn't make me feel any particular way, but at least it didn't give me a headache. I will say that even this reformulated version drew positive reactions from women, even from quite a distance away (the silage here must be phenomenal).

Drakkar Noir was my first cologne. In retrospect, I am glad it was. Because this cologne set a great benchmark of masculine fragrances for me. This cologne inspired me to get quorum, one man show, bijan, grey flannel and halston Z 14. This was my usual rotation. I love this dark oily, leathery feel to it. It earned me a nickname teflon hunk (boy I loved that :-) ) This is probably as powerhouse as it can get. This is as macho as it can get too. I dont know how Laroche came up with the concept of this cologne but he sure pulled off a winner. I now have a lot of cheaper alternatives of this cologne so I am not sure if I am going to buy it again but this one deserves all due respect for the sheer quality of scent.

i tested this at dillards. its boring. its old too. as in its for a older generation. it don't have a kick to it. but i only smelled the first 10 minutes of it.

I wore this when I was in high school! brings back memories whenever I smell it on someone else!

Reminds me of High School, EVERYONE had it!

I'm sorry, everyone likes it so I'm sure it's nice, but all I could smell was a high quality Lomani pour homme. it just turned me off.
I know this was made first, I know it has alot more notes, but I just don't like it.
I CAN see why people do, though, it IS a pleasant aroma, and it's soft and masculine.

Also, I would have thought woody-floral for the O.group.

Probably my first fragrance purchase as a teenager back in the early 80s. Very leathery , musky, awesome fragrance, However the silage and projection has changed, Im surprised only one person on this review has brought this up. the modern version of drakkar sits more closely to the skin imo. I remember putting this on and projection being just plain rude. my neighbors 2 houses down could smell me.

**UPDATE**
For those who want the original formulation blast of drakkar 80s, Buy the Classic Match version., you can get it at walmart for 7 bucks. They have kept the original formulation and really does smell like the original version of drakkar. Not this wimpy castrated version Guy Laroche is putting out these days.

a masterpiece through the years, long time ago i use this, what a wonderful scent. last week in the city i buy a bottle, its timeless. great!

Drakkar Noir is one of the the true fragrance classics.The initial,all the way to the dry down is great.Excellent for formal evening wear.The duration is great as well.This is one of those fragrances where you do not need to apply too much.Great to layer with the Drakkar aftershave,and deodorant.

Hmmmm....heavenly on a man! smelled it years ago in a department store. Have to get my husband a sample. It evokes warmth & intimacy. A sniff of this every now & then will put every woman in a good mood :)

This was my second signature scent after Colors by Benetton for men. My cousin used it very heavy-handedly and I thought it was too much. One day I found a shirt of his left at my house from the night before and it smelled fantastic!! I surmised it was actually a very good scent-when used in moderation and it was my new fragrance love for the next 5 years...

Sometime in the early 00's I discovered AdG and "broke up" with Drakkar Noir, but the fond memories of it's powerful scent bring me back every now an then for the olfactive equivalent of a "booty call"...

This scent comes out of the gate quite intensely with bitter green herbs, dry florals and sharp citruses. Very biting and intense topnotes contain what some scents have in their entire pyramid of notes, this may be "too much" for some but after they fade to the dry flowers and hints of warm spice and pungent juniper in the heart it has a very clean, slightly sweet demeanor, until the drydown comes in with the manly finish of leather, woods, moss and patchouli. A true aromatic fougere for the self-professed bad-boy...

This is indeed a classic 'cologne'(it came out in 1982 and is still selling well 28 years later!)and to some it may seem dated but in my opinion: originality and good construction with quality ingredients never goes out of style. To me this is almost like a favorite leather biker jacket,well-made, comfortable but rebellious; something different than what everyone else is sporting nowadays...but it definitely gets noticed. Love it or hate it, it's here to stay!!

Sillage: tremendous
Longevity: excellent
Overall: 5/5 Superb!

To those who may think this is a gay scent-it is true that the gay bar scene reeked of this in the early 80s( I sprayed it on paper and had my best friend smell it blind and said "What do you think?" and he replied: "Gay bar at last call!")but remember, most gay men were searching for the epitome of manliness, and many of them found it (in a fragrance at least)in DN. It is VERY manly and I have smelled it on gays and straights alike and no matter who is wearing it it smells AWESOME!

I have a soft spot for this. I don't often smell this on men anymore, but when I do it makes me smile with nostalgia. In junior high the guys all wore Polo. In highschool they all wore Drakkar, but with a heavy hand which made it reek.

It's very spicy, dark, leathery and masculine. One or two sprays *maximum* - this stuff is loud and powerful. It's a bad-ass scent.

Sprayed lightly, it's also one of the sexiest scents on a man, IMO. Not for the meek.

+1 to Persian Belly quote:

"This is very nice. I can keep sniffing it on a man (or the bottle) till I drop!!! :)"

100% agree, women sniff my D.N. till drop ;)

its still smells good after many years smells better at night and fall and winter

Kind of reminds me of my absolute favourite, Tuscany by Aramis. This is very nice. I can keep sniffing it on a man (or the bottle) till I drop!!! :)
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Powerhouse of the 80's. My signature scent back in high school, mid 90's! Gets a bad rap because of people that overspray. Two spray max rule on this one people! This one will always be in my collection.

Dark and mysterious. A great smell for nights and winters. Can pass on summer nights but would pick something lighter for that really. Women will love it and so will you. Lasts a good amount of time and would get this for any collection. As classic as it is many people over look it and as a result it becomes new to many.

This cologne is timeless. It will always smell awesome. I would highly reccomend it to anybody. People love it. Women love it. It can be worn for any event. Don't take my word for it, but you will get a lot of compliments from all types of women. It has magic in it.

I were it as long as 20s year, and I'm not bored...
F****g hell i like it!

Unique - masculine, spicy, unforgettable, ...and..fresh . in my opinion..a classic (and I don't say that lightly)...lasts all day (really does)..what more do you want! Tell you what...people notice this on you when you walk by. Like Led Zeppelin or the Beatles this is a timeless and absolute classic.....Whole Lotta Love!!!

Remember the 80's?!?! Received this as a gift over the holidays and it brought me back. Straddles the dated/ classic fence. Not a day time/ casual/ work scent. Silage good and I'm happy to re-visit an old friend. Winter yes, Spring no. It's right for the right moment. Might have changed from the original but close enough to re-visit and enjoy.

I like this fragrance very much, it is spicy, masculine and lasts all day.
Maybe a little bold and with a "hear I come" attitude, so be careful and do not spray too much on you unless you want people stare at you like " who is this a**hole", so use it sparingly.
Very similar to Van Cleef and Arpels "Tsar".
The Artemisia, lavander and coriander dominates both perfumes and at first impression, they smell almost identical, the basnotes are slightly different, but on my opinion, it marks the difference
If you want to make a comparison between the two, Tsar is for the guy in the Aston Martin and Drakkar Noir for the guy in the Toyota, Tsar very sophisticated and elegant where DN is for the masses. (Note that I said Toyota and not Ford Pinto LOL)

Good scent like almost every perfumes in the world but its too much commercial! Anyway, its a good scent, for a man who want to feel vintage.


6/10

Dominating, sexy, leathery, macho, and bad-ass. This is a lady magnet. Period. Try some of this and ask a female what she thinks of it. Or wear some on a date and watch how much positive feedback and attention you get. You will get five stars and two thumbs up from any woman as this cologne is sexy and French and by design was made to attract women. Wear it whenever because it blends in and works for every occasion. It does what a man's cologne is supposed to do. It captivates the lady audience and gets their attention. It is a lady magnet, and women will marvel over you.

I will tell you the truth once and for all. Women love the way this smells. This should be one of the top colognes in any man's arsenal. Drakkar Noir has everything a masculine smelling cologne should have in it like leather. It is for a straight man, and straight women love the way this smells. I am not homophobic but if a straight man sports this masculine smelling cologne then he will attract beautiful straight women. I know this for a fact and that is is the way this works. A lot of gays and bisexuals don't like the way that Drakkar Noir smells and honestly they don't have to. It's too straight smelling for them. It's really very masculine smell that lasts all day and doesn't put off a gay vibe at all. It puts off a sexy straight man vibe. Be weary of all the bullshit advice on any of these fragrance sites unless you want to waste your money and smell like your gay. The gays should quit slamming Drakkar Noir because they know it is a dominating smell and they know it is very hard to compete against. All that I ask is for the gays to stop suggesting all the fu fu gay smells to people and stop leaving negative feedback for great smelling colognes like Drakkar Noir. Enough said.

Its been since 1995, three years after I graduated high school that I wore Drakkar. I can remember starting in 8th grade wearing Polo as did all the cool guys at my small school. Then around 10th grade everyone switched to Drakkar. As I recall, compliments were abound about both scents. Then after that, it was onto CK-1, which girls seemed to like as well. Anyway, it has been around awhile but died down. Well maybe Porcelain Ninja is right. It may be back on the rise. I recall liking it and I intend to get another bottle soon. You guys have to admit, based on just scents alone, as opposed to fads or trying to smell different, a lot of fragrance's would still be strongly sold today instead of dying off.

Drakkar Noir was so huge in the 80's, ultimately it became a victim of its own success. However after the meteoric Rise came the spiraling Fall. Now that this uber-masculine fragrance is no longer popular, it's becoming more interesting.

Regardless of its 80's stigma (in my opinion fragrances are timeless), this scent has a lot of "dark" personality in it. If you want to project a dark, mysterious and powerful/animalistic aura around you, and want to sensually "intoxicate" your lady on a cold winter's night, this is the one, the ultimate Black, the ultimate Noir. The rest I leave to your own "seductive" imagination.. hahaha

A classic that will never be absent from my arsenal of fragrances.

Tip: use sparingly, two sprays max, from a distance

This napalm-in-a-bottle was the weapon of choice for all the gold-chain-and-hair-gel-wearing playas in my high school circa 1987. Toxic then, and toxic now.

Has anybody tried Drakkar Dynamic? It the sport version of Noir. It is in the same styled bottle but all white not in black?

A classic? Exactly.
In just the same way as disinfectants will accompany people 'til the end of this world. The word 'horrible' must have been coined for this particular smell.

Probably my dad would like it, but me ... maybe in another life. To me it smells like sanitary disinfectant. A great disappointment for me, a lot of people recommended it to me.

Well, this is a classic but not dated scent. Everytime I wear it, people ask me and made me compliments.

I like the smell and I fell like if I am wearing a leather jacket and driving a conversible car with lots of moisturizer on my hair.

I like its base notes and I like the way they act on my skin.

Sometimes Drakkar reminds me Photo, by Lagerlfeld. I know they are different, but the main structure is very similar.

Besides that, Drakkar has a long lasting and, even when you think the smell was gone, people keep asking what are you wearing, and this is very good, isn't it?

Received a sample of this at the dept. store, and convinced my husband to try it again. He wore this years ago, and I loved it on him then.

Have to say I think reformulation has killed this one. Smells nothing at all like I remember. Too bad.

The guy that I was madly in love back in the 90's wore this. I asked him what was he wearing. Between Greg and this cologne, I was so turned on by him I would want to f#*k him right there. The scent that I can only describe Drakkar is spice and musky cotton candy. mmmm.. I miss you Greg.

this is my daddy's edt...very manly smell, classic but still ok to wear nowadays...

Less guys are wearing this now! It's so out it's actually in! I imagine a gorgeous vampire wearing this. Very sexy and dangerous

seit seiner entstehung anfang der achtziger ist es eines der besten herrenparfums, frisch leicht nach tabak und tannennadeln, zitrone und sehr lange haftend.übrigens hat es einen etwas raffinierteren bruder:
duc de vervins von houbigant sollten sie mal damit vergleichen.

Today i bought this and this cologne is very good its very old perfume but still smell great

a classic!this was like my second legitimate bottle of cologne when i was coming up

This 'dated' scent will survive most of modern ones. Mark my words!

It sounds like some consider this a dated scent, but I find it's still sexy and makes me want to get close to a guy and inhale deeply. Sometimes 'Dated' and 'Classic' cross over. If you have the right attitude, you can't go wrong with this one. If you're afraid of smelling dated or common, than you need to find something you feel is more 'you.' If you just want to smell clean, sexy and masculine, this would do it.

this is kinda harsh n gritty smelling i dont think i wanna get some of the mossy 80s scents unless i wanna smell like someones grandpa

The Beatles seem dated, too. Yet no one better has come along. Same can be said for Drakkar...

The favorite cologne of my dad...
The drydown is good, but the beginning is too powerful for me..

Very seductive and smells very nice. Smells fresh and kinda citrus. Very unique smell to it and LOVE IT

I love smelling this on a man. Very seductive and well lets just say that the right cologne on a man makes me very happy inside :)

good classic stuff, known to make girls weak at the knees, in my cases anyways lol. or maybe thats because i dance like travolta on drugs... who knows but what i do know is this wonderul concontion of notes is very good smelling with great longetivty and sillage. reccomended.

Hm... It's easy to wear. Casual wear. I like Drakkar Noir. I first used it when I was 18 :P And now, sometimes I still use it. I remember one time, I went shopping, a cute boy there asked me why I smelled so attractive :)) A lovely classic!

It reminds new stuff packaged in plastic... dunno how to explain it.. It is not bad, but a little to macho man for my taste.

Definitely a heavier, spicier scent but smells great. I would recommend it for an older person in the winter-time.

Definitely a heavier, spicier scent but smells great. I would recommend it for an older person in the winter-time.

I remember smelling this on a man I had a date with back in the early '80s. Funny, at first he wouldn't tell me what it was (like it was his secret), but I smelled the colognes in his bathroom and found it. I went out and bought it the next day. I agree with afraafra, it does seem dated, as I no longer wear it, but still have a bottle with a little left. It has a nice citrus scent.