Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Drakkar Noir
Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche (1982) is built around Lavender, Rosemary, Basil, Juniper. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar
Shared notes: Coriander, Rosemary, Lavender, Juniper, Carnation. What differs: Artemisia, Bergamot, Neroli.
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Dior · 1980
Jules
Shared notes: Lavender, Basil, Carnation, Cedar, Oakmoss. What differs: Bergamot, Tarragon, Cumin. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Tom Ford · 2019
Beau de Jour
Shared notes: Lavender, Rosemary, Oakmoss, Basil. What differs: Lavandin, Mint, Geranium. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1978
Pour Homme
Shared notes: Lavender, Basil, Rosemary, Leather, Oakmoss. What differs: Bergamot, Sage, Rose.
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Paco Rabanne · 1993
XS pour Homme
Shared notes: Coriander, Rosemary, Cedar, Oakmoss. What differs: Mint, Bergamot, Lemon. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Versace · 1994
Blue Jeans
Shared notes: Basil, Lavender, Carnation, Cedar. What differs: Bergamot, Lemon, Anise. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Cartier · 1998
Déclaration
Shared notes: Coriander, Juniper, Cedar, Leather, Oakmoss. What differs: Bitter Orange, Birch, Artemisia.
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Dior · 1966
Eau Sauvage
Shared notes: Rosemary, Coriander, Basil, Oakmoss. What differs: Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine.
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Hermès · 1986
Bel Ami
Shared notes: Carnation, Basil, Cedar, Leather, Oakmoss. What differs: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon.
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Versace · 1986
Versace L'Homme
Shared notes: Basil, Carnation, Cedar, Leather, Oakmoss. What differs: Green Notes, Petitgrain, Bergamot.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Drakkar Noir?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels is the closest: it shares 8 notes with Drakkar Noir, including Coriander, Rosemary, Lavender.
What is an alternative to Drakkar Noir from another house?
Tsar (Van Cleef & Arpels, 1989) picks up Coriander, Rosemary, Lavender in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.