Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir
Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Green, Mossy, Leather, Citrus
Key Fragrance Notes:
- Top: Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon Verbena, Basil, Artemisia
- Heart: Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon, Carnation, Wormwood, Angelica, Jasmine
- Base: Oakmoss, Leather, Fir, Pine Needles, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar, Amber, Resins
Drakkar Noir opens with a brisk mix of lavender, citrus, mint, rosemary, basil, and artemisia before juniper, coriander, cinnamon, carnation, and jasmine deepen the aromatic heart. Oakmoss, leather, conifer notes, vetiver, patchouli, woods, amber, and resins create the dark, structured fougère base.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon Verbena, Basil, Artemisia
- Heart
- Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon, Carnation, Wormwood, Angelica, Jasmine
- Base
- Oakmoss, Leather, Fir, Pine Needles, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar, Amber, Resins
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Guy Laroche
- Perfumer
- Pierre Wargnye
- Release year
- 1982
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette
- Fragrance family
- Aromatic Fougere
- Expected wear
- Long
- Scent profile
- Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Green, Mossy, Leather, Citrus
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon Verbena, Basil, Artemisia
- Middle
- Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon, Carnation, Wormwood, Angelica, Jasmine
- Base
- Oakmoss, Leather, Fir, Pine Needles, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar, Amber, Resins
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Green, Mossy, Leather, Citrus
Freshness provides lift while woody materials add dryness and structure, creating a balanced fresh-woody character.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
This warm woody profile has enough structure for professional or dressed-up settings while still fitting comfortably into evening plans and cool-weather weekends.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir is a classic aromatic fougère Eau de Toilette built around lavender, citrus, herbs, spice, juniper, oakmoss, leather, conifers, woods, amber, and resins. Lavender, lemon, bergamot, rosemary, mint, basil, and artemisia create a vivid herbal opening before juniper, coriander, cinnamon, carnation, wormwood, angelica, and jasmine deepen the heart. Oakmoss and leather give the base its traditional dark fougère character while fir, pine, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, cedar, amber, and resins add woody depth. Created by Pierre Wargnye and released in 1982, its 6–8 hour wear profile gives the fragrance lasting classic presence.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Guy Laroche is a Paris fashion house founded in 1957, known for refined French design and a fragrance catalog that includes enduring designer signatures such as Drakkar Noir. The house’s scent style spans aromatic fougère, woody, floral, mossy, leather, and fresh compositions, with an emphasis on recognizable structure and polished classic perfumery. Drakkar Noir remains the best-known expression of that fragrance legacy, pairing lavender, citrus, herbs, spice, oakmoss, leather, conifers, and woods in a dark aromatic profile.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz.