Drakkar by Guy Laroche
Men 1972
Description
Drakkar by Guy Laroche is a citrus fragrance for men. Launched in 1972, this composition features top notes of lavender, lemon, citron, bergamot, mandarin, juniper, and clary sage. The heart reveals angelica, pine, coriander, basil, rosemary, jasmine, and cedar, while the base settles on oakmoss, amber, balsam of Peru, musk, and patchouli.
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
622 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
201 votes
Season
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183 votes
Time of day
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92 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Drakkar
Drakkar by Guy Laroche is a citrus fragrance for men. Launched in 1972, this composition features top notes of lavender, lemon, citron, bergamot, mandarin, juniper, and clary sage. The heart reveals angelica, pine, coriander, basil, rosemary, jasmine, and cedar, while the base settles on oakmoss, amber, balsam of Peru, musk, and patchouli.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses White flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
103 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
116 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
60 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
45 votes
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5 reviews
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Drakkar is the uncle from the 70s who arrived five years before Tony Manero taught us to dance; it’s a scent you can’t explain with notes, only with feelings. It was groundbreaking for its time: classic yet virile, perfect for a sharp, serious guy in an impeccable blazer. Olfactorily, it’s a perfect balance of spices (coriander takes the lead), herbs (basil and rosemary), and a sweet-mossy base that emerges at the end without being typical. The opening is a bergamot-lavender-coriander trio that quickly transitions into a jasmine floral phase. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not heavy; it’s light, airy, and has a warm, refined base that begs to be worn repeatedly until it merges with your skin. That moss base is amazing—nobody does it like this anymore. It’s a charming fragrance that leaves you feeling comfortable and transports you to an incredible past.
Brutal fragrance. When I ran out of it, I couldn’t find anything like it for years. I’ve been searching for years. If anyone recognizes it or knows of something with those herbal notes, please let me know—I’d really appreciate it.
Brutal fragrance. When I ran out of it, I couldn’t find anything comparable for years. I’ve been searching for it for ages. If anyone recognizes it or knows of something with those herbal notes, please let me know; I’d really appreciate the info.
The scent is delicious; it leaves me feeling fresh, clean, and sophisticated—like just out of the shower. Super clean and sensual.
This fragrance was a landmark in the 70s; everyone wanted a bottle. It became a classic of its time and sold like hotcakes, thanks to the brand that still distributes it.