Basil and Bergamot over a amber base.
Basil and Amber for year-round wear.
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir opens bold and smoky, leading with Basil, Bergamot and Lavender for its first impression on the skin. It softens into a heart of Angelica, Artemisia and Carnation, the character that carries it through the middle hours. It rests on a base of Amber, Cedar and Leather, the lingering trail it leaves behind.
Wearers consistently describe Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir as a leather scent defined by basil, bergamot and lavender. The amber and cedar base draws the most mentions for the impression it leaves.
4.5
26 reviews
Opens a little sharp with Basil but the Amber base is what sells it for me.
Punches above its price. Basil up top, Amber underneath. Will rebuy.
Works for both work and evenings. The Artemisia keeps it interesting all day.
Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. The Amber drydown is my favorite part — warm and not overpowering.
Works for both work and evenings. The Fir keeps it interesting all day.
Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. The Basil to Amber transition is smooth.
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. Reads leather without being loud.
Opens a little sharp with Basil but the Amber base is what sells it for me.
Wasn't sure at first but the Basil grew on me fast. Now it's in my rotation.
Works for both work and evenings. The Oakmoss keeps it interesting all day.
Opens a little sharp with Basil but the Amber base is what sells it for me.
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. Reads leather without being loud.
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. Reads leather without being loud.
Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. The Basil to Amber transition is smooth.
The Basil opening is gorgeous and it settles into Amber beautifully. Lasts me a full day.
Punches above its price. Basil up top, Amber underneath. Will rebuy.
Works for both work and evenings. The Carnation keeps it interesting all day.
Punches above its price. Basil up top, Amber underneath. Will rebuy.
Opens a little sharp with Basil but the Amber base is what sells it for me.
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. Reads leather without being loud.
People always ask what I'm wearing. The Lavender is the star here.
The Basil opening is gorgeous and it settles into Amber beautifully. Lasts me a full day.
Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. The Amber drydown is my favorite part — warm and not overpowering.
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. Reads leather without being loud.
Get compliments every time I wear this. The Patchouli really stands out. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage.
Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. The Basil to Amber transition is smooth.
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir opens with Basil, Bergamot and Lavender, moves through a heart of Angelica, Artemisia and Carnation, and settles on Amber, Cedar and Leather. Overall it reads as a leather fragrance.
Expect around 8 hours of wear, with strong sillage and moderate projection that settles closer to the skin over time.
Yes — its leather profile suits year-round wear, both daytime and evening depending on the occasion.
Top: Basil, Bergamot and Lavender. Heart: Angelica, Artemisia and Carnation. Base: Amber, Cedar and Leather.
It works as a versatile signature; its strong sillage keeps it appropriate for both casual and dressed settings.
Projection is moderate in the opening hours, driven by its Amber, Cedar and Leather foundation, before it softens to a skin scent.
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