It really has stood the test of time I love the scent, I wish creed did a high end impression of it with their scent “Viking” but instead it’s just a very floral scent lol
Oh okay I have not smelled old spice in so long, Viking to me when I got my samples just reminded me of potpourri/ floral bathroom spray and I’m glad I didn’t go buy a bottle
Finally went out and copped Drakkar. Smells like a very strong ocean scented body wash, and even Gilette shaving cream which I absolutely love the smell of. Very sharp, edgy, manly barbershop scent. Will be in my top 3 of signature scents for me. Thanks for the video.
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Yes. I'm also really enjoying Polo Green, my wife thinks it smells out of this world and so do I. Too bad Azarro Pour Homme didn't work out. Bogart Sig, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, and Polo Green are extremely good choices. Those 3 I'll always have. Thanks Kelan for getting back.
I absolutely love this fragrance. My boyfriend in high school (the mid 90s) used to wear it and I can still smell it when I just think of it. I just bought my 14 year old son some for Christmas to try out. I think he will love it!
Drakkar Noir is often portrayed as a corny old guy scent, but I'm a millennial and I was wearing Drakkar Noir in middle school in the early 2000s. It was one of the first scents that got me into colognes. Looking back, the common thread in all my favorite scents has always been patchouli. My all-time favorite is Calvin Klein Obsession.
Drakkar noir is one of the all time greats i love the scent and it definitely has been the inspiration to many scents even ones that are higher end. Thank you for watching and commenting sir!
I just ordered a vintage bottle of Drakkar Noir. I’ve been wearing Drakkar Noir for decades. Even the current formulation smells really good. I also ordered a bottle of Dakar. Great video. Thanks 👍🏻
I've been loving the scent of Drakkar Noir since the mid-80s and I don't think it smells dated at all even in 2020. But it's the biggest mystery in the fragrance world that they haven't come up with any concentrated versions of it until now. I'd be more than willing to pay a large sum of money if they release the EDP and/or Parfum version.
That would be awesome if they had a sport or intense version I would really like that, who knows why that never happened ? ! Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey I'd be more excited about an intense or EDP version of it. Maybe they can throw in a few new notes to modernize the DNA. My guess is the ones behind the brand may not be so business savvy to reap from such a well-known iconic brand, which is a real shame both for themselves and us fragrance lovers.
It’s a new found scent for me. That green soapy shaving cream drydown is pure magic and entertaining to experience. I got Dakar based on your recommendation. It’s great too! And now... need to get the Drakkar Noir t-shirt. 🙂
I definitely agree on the shaving cream smell experience. I love that, cause I love the smell of Gilette shaving cream. If you wanna smell very fresh and manly, and just all around good, TO ME this is the stuff.
Absolutely love Drakkar, been through many bottles in my time going back to its release. And I can say 100%, women approve across the board. I’ll never be without, an icon. 👍🏻
The perfect t-shirt for a Drakkar Noir review - dope! I need to get my hands on one of these. Always liked the Drakkar Noir typography. Brilliant analysis
I was around in the 80s and I remember Drakkar Noir, but I never used it. I recently picked up a 1.7 oz Cosmair bottle and I really like it. I also acquired a vintage Caesars and I like that too. I don't own the current versions of either of those and I have so many frags that I really don't see myself ever getting them. Vintage rocks for Drakkar, Caesars, Halston Z-14, Polo Green, and Kellan's nemesis...Zino Davidoff.
Not at all dated, despite the side-eye snobbery 😄 The fact that it currently smells like no other contemporary scent should tell us something. ...and really, very few people care anyway. They just want to smell something good. I get compliments regularly. I have some costy perfume, but that doesn't mean much to me. I buy what i like: resala, spicebomb extreme, grand soir, tuxedo, oud wood, oud noir intense and a few light summer scents. ...but drakkar is my daily. Edit: I scrolled down and realized I've commented before. lol. Oh well. Have another for the algo.
I totally agree that Drakkar Noir is one of the all-time greats. I just got it a few days ago (based on this review). It is one of those fragrances that you can be around all day without being bored or feel it getting cloying. I am still experimenting with the number of sprays to use... I tried about five today, mostly on my clothing, and didn't get much longevity or projection. But you are right, Kellan, an amazing, if not oft-mocked, masterpiece. I also find it interesting that it's a flanker that has far outlasted the original... imagine 1 Million Lucky being around 40 years from now while the original was discontinued.
Haha that’s a great way to look at it, i don’t know of a flanker that was ever that famous like Drakkar noir ! Thanks again for watching and commenting bro
I haven't smelled Drakkar since the early 90's. I recently bought "At The Barber's" it instantly reminded me of Drakkar. I'm picking up a bottle of Drakkar today to see what it smells like now. Have you tried "At The Barber's"? It's a little over priced, but a good smooth modern take on the barber shop scent.
Jonathan Fernandez I have not tried at the barbers actually I have been curious as to how that scent is for a while now, I know it’s not the cheapest scent as well but if it is similar to Drakkar noir I’d imagine I’d really enjoy it, thank you for watching and commenting dude!
I got the last 10ml in a bottle from my Grandpa when I was in the 6th grade. It was one of the best things I had ever smelled at the time. In my mind I still remember it that way. I'm not sure how I'd feel about it now. Currently getting into fragrances, trying to find a signature scent. Maybe I'll order a bottle, see if it's as good as I remember.
The current formula smells great and I get about 6 hours from it but it might not be as green as you remember lol thank you for watching and commenting Riley
Was born in 81 from South Jersey myself (Deptford to be exact)...remembered wearing drakkar back in the mid 90's and decided to pick up the 6.7 oz from Amazon. Doesn't seem as strong as I remember but I still love it! Great video +1subscriber!!😎👍
I love Drakkar noir, I finished my bottle of the current formulation and I have a vintage one I use now, regardless they both are amazing I love the scent. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
Saw your review a few days ago and decided to buy this saw it at local beauty store was 14 pound here. I like it pretty strong smell but after half an hour was nice. Lasted 4 hours for me on skin but on clothes lasted a day. Thanks for this
Drakkar Noir is the precursor to modern day 'blue' scents - the shower gel note is unmistakable, however it has and old school edge that modern fragrances sorely lack. Timeless and still punches above its weight - in fact it could knock most modern blues out cold. I hate blues, but I love Drakkar. Top tier composition. I must admit, I never understood the barbershop association - which is to me a powdery/flowery fougere like Tabac/Brut green (ie geranium/iris/lavender)
I don't have it right now but I remember using it a lot in the 80's, basically everyone used it. It smelled of candy and was groundbreaking at the time. I will try to buy again. Thanks Kallen 😍🤩
I agree. It's STILL a must have in my opinion. But that Classic Match version is really close to the original formulation too (WalMart sells it). But the Al-Rehab spray and oil is amazing, slightly greener but I love it too. Good video bro! I need that T-Shirt!
Signature Scent Reviews thanks man! I love the Dakar by al-rehab I didn’t however love the classic match, it wasn’t bad but it to me went in a whole new direction, I gave it to my nephew and he likes it, I found the T on eBay and it was like 12$
My man with not only the matching aftershaves, balms, shampoos... I noticed the shirts in this video and the blue jeans. 10/10. Haven't tried this but thanks for reviewing. It's in my list for classics to buy though. Edit. That Rasasi sounds like my thing as I have Caesars man
Gazza Be Thy Name this shirt was a great buy lol but if you haven’t tried this one you need to give it a shot for sure ! Thank you for watching and commenting as always dude
Love this stuff. Ive only smelled the LLC bottles tho. However I got really lucky last week and I managed to get a Cosmair bottle. Perfect end to my 2023 😁
Drakkar Noir is the gold standard as far as I am concerned. It smells amazing, performs well, and is affordable. Anyone who speaks badly of it has no clue what they are talking about. There is a very good reason that it has lasted this long. I also have Al-Rehab's Dakar (spray not roll-on), and it gets me compliments too. It's just a great, clean scent. Thank you for reviewing all of those cheaper knock-offs too. This is why I love your channel. But, I must beg you to do a review of Taxi and Abercrombie and Fitch's Woods. Woods is the greatest aromatic fougere ever in my opinion. I would love to see your opinion on it.
Thank you for the support and kind words ! Drakkar noir is definitely a bench mark scent for power house masculine classics I agree it’s so clean ! But I will look into that Abercrombie scent that sounds awesome!
@RobKY I was also glad when they re-released Woods. Sadly, you can't get it in a bigger 3.4oz bottle anymore. It only comes in the smaller 1.7oz size, and it costs MUCH more than it used to. :(
I managed to pick up a vintage after shave spray bottle (batch code SB9D) from 1982 - the year it was released, and it’s heavenly. Puts a smile on my face every time I apply.
I had a bottle of Drakkar Noir in the 90s.. its really one of the best, freshest and cleanest scent ever without the obnoxious leather animalic and cheap musky dry-down.. and is so amazing for warmer weather for everyone . Im going to get a bottle of Drakkar Noir again soon.. thank you for your honest and unbiased review... its no point reminiscing the vintage Drakkar Noir bcoz we will never be able to buy it again...
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey you are most welcome.. i enjoy your review very much..its straight to the point and no-nonsense review . Thank you so much for putting great effort to making and presenting to us a quality video ..much appreciated. Ive clicked on the subscription button ❤️❤️🍷💯
This and the Acqua Di Gio line are my favorites. Every time I wear it, it reminds me of being in the men's fragance department of the local department store back in the 1990s. That's what they always used to smell like: Drakkar Noir. I wish you could still find it in places like Macy's.
Really enjoying your channel. I appreciate your taste for the "classic" fragrances and love your distaste for the current designer stuff out now lol. Refreshing take compared to the other channels I'm following. Would like to see you trash more of the current stuff out now, LOL.
Awesome video Kelen. I had this back in the day until my dad procured it and I had to get another bottle. I gotta pick this up.... it was THE fragrance along with Polo green. Cheers 🇨🇦
Your comment at 11:13 about Dark Kalm smelling like burned PVC sold me. I'm buying a bottle right now ;) In all seriousness, I tried Drakkar Noir this week and love the smell of it. It's a really nice change after wearing Stetson for the last 20+ years. I'm thinking of buying the 200mL bottle. But before I pull the trigger on it, I'm looking to see if there is anything else that is similar with better longevity. The clones you mentioned sound interesting.
A classic for sure! I think this was the 2nd fragrance I purchased way back in the early 90s. I was blown away because it was so different than the aquatics that were becoming popular at that time. I like to layer Drakkar with the Al Rehab Dakar oil. Have you ever tried the clone Akthar Noir? I have heard this is pretty close to the vintage Cosmair juice.
I own Dakar spray and oil roll on, both are awesome, recently got this one called “Dakar Paris” it’s even better than Dakar by al rehab in terms of its closeness to vintage Drakkar noir. Thank you for watching and commenting dude
Hey Kerian (sorry if I butchered that spelling) Do you find that the Aftershaves and other Products smell exactly like the Frag they are Modeled after? I ask because I always want to try things I haven't smelled yet but I don't always want to risk buying a Bottle. sometimes I think Body Products would be a good way to go. what do you think?
It depends, aftershaves and body sprays usually smell the closest, shower gels and balms smell similar but due to their consistency and ingredients they will smell only similar not dead on but that’s to be expected…especially with shower gels.
Hi paesan, I first checked out your cerruti video and I saw Drakkar I had to click on it and earned a sub. Drakkar is fantastic the primo King. It was my first fragrance as a teen in Italy it's it's still in my rotation it still gets compliments I don't think it's dated. I like it more than creed it's as if it energizes you. It's a 10 in my book know you held back lol. A paesan from north Jersey.
It’s absolutely one of the greatest scents of all time, always gets compliments and is just awesome I agree ! Thank you for watching and commenting bro! 🇮🇹👌🏻
on my skin DN has 2 very different phases. the start and the smell after 30 minutes. the first 20 minutes it's the lemonish, bergamot, mint, lavender, fir smell. that's what people call the barbershop scent I assume. after 30 minutes it changes. the lemonish smell disappears and it changes into a sweet, green, orientalish mix of lavender, leather, sandalwood scent, still with a bit of fir. no barbershop anymore. it smells fantastic. The performane isn't that bad as many claim in my opinion. the nose gets nose blind of it after 2 or 3 hours, which means, other people clearly smell it, but you don't. so you think you need more of it.
I don’t have an issue with the performance of mine at all it lasts on me, I think you’re right for most cases they go nose blind, I recently finished my bottle of Drakkar noir that’s the newer version I just have my vintages left. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
A true classic. I have a current formulation and I don't think it's too far off scent wise from the multiple bottles I had back in the early 90's. Dang, really need a t-shirt tho! 😆
The shirt was an awesome buy lol yeah I love the current form, I see the extra longevity and green scent in the vintage but it’s not to far off like you said
Have you tried the Belcam/Classic match clone? I think Drakkar gets a bad rap because, in the early '90s, EVERYTHING smelled like this. I think you could even get DK scented car air freshener trees to hang from the rearview. It does smell great though, and as you said, as long as you don't overdo it, people will like it.
jlmcgrot I have tried the classic match and I ended up gifting it to my younger nephew, it didn’t smell that close to my nose it was much sweeter and I was not a fan, they do make some great clones though, their polo for me. Clone I have and that’s decent for a 7$ scent I wear it from time to time. Thank you for watching and commenting Sir!
Drakkar Noir was the first fragrance I ever bought, and I nailed it first try with my preference of barbershop fougere: clean & agreeable but ultimately very masculine. PS: A great alternative to the aftershave is Gillette Cool Wave, specifically the splash bottle. It's not an exact match, but for cheap it'll get you about 80% of the way there; think of it as Drakkar Noir Sport.
A classic. This was a staple of mine in HS/college with PRPH polo green aramis. The price is great. Also Stirling Soap company makes an aftershave- Stirling Noir , based on Drakkar Noir
Every video you upload, I am learning more about the classics. Thank you for the videos man. Anyway, how's the performance of you brut special reserve?
I just got Bogart Pour Homme Signature on your word ...I must say it's a deep green birch pine oakmoss smokey scent out the bottle the nozzle smells very herbal and spicey almost a nauseating curry but when when I run cold water over the sprayer and spray it ...It changes to a mossy shaving cream love it
So the opening was harsh initially ? But I’m glad you like it, that one is one of my favorite really old school classics the scent performance and price are all great
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey It's just foreign & unorthodox compared to todays average run of the mill fragrances . I use Nivea Energise body wash with this scent and wowzers brings that green out . I do like it...My wife was feeling it and some co workers were intrigued by it's potential .. It may have been the smokey nature of it or whatever ingredient that may be off putting . It has grown on me I give it a 10 out of 10 strong confident masculine deep dense green fougere... Fresh natural shaving foam dry down , whats not to like 👍
I have this one! I have been wearing it for sometime now and used it a lot. I use it during the day and also sometimes in the afternoon. I also have Cool Water which also is a nostalgic fragrence which is summery. It’s a great one!
I have horizon but I am certain it’s gone sour it just does not smell right to me so I have really no other experience with guy Laroche as well other than Drakkar noir
You've compared Drakkar and Lomani Pour Homme to one another and I'm curious which one you prefer? I rocked Drakkar back in high school and was thinking about revisiting it after all these years. But after seeing your video on the Lomani it has me thinking maybe I should check that one out.
I owned this one and wasn’t my cup of tea back then, but now…I retract my previous comment from this scent . Drakkar Noir is freaking awesome! 💈 got a vintage 30ml and I’m getting get vintages and other complimentary products lol
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey i found it kind of boring and used to be a played out fragrance but now I realized how much I underestimated this one! Not that I didn’t like it but Drakkar Noir seemed meh to my taste, it’s good to value and appreciate this classic!
Yeah this one is an absolute classic, I finished my current formula bottle on my birthday this year, that’s what I wore that day, I just have my vintage bottles left lol
very enjoyable review, thank you very much ! Very objective ! You got a new fan :) And btw, perfume is gender and ageless ... I have the 100 ml bottle and bought today the 30 ml, excellent portable size :-)
This guy totally reminds me of me 30 yrs ago. Cleancut and well spoken. Well dressed. Hes a throwback. Or is it all Jersey guys? I had to sub. Btw this was my go to fragrance in the 80s and I did really well with the ladies. Just sayin...
Cheers, yesterday I realized that my Gucci Nobile and Drakkar Noir have good similarities, I have a bottle of Gucci Noble and it is a first class fougere IMO.
All of those are classics and I agree ! However I do not own Grey flannel, I have a vintage polo green coming soon I’m excited to try that one out, thank you for watching!
You need to check out Dakar by al-rehab. Mine just came in, and it’s brilliant. Takes me right back to the old Drakkar magic I experienced during the early 90s when it was my signature. Dakar is quality juice at an incredible price. And thanks for the superb content! 👍
I received vintage Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and vintage Quorum. Vintage Quorum is very earthy, mossy and leathery scent. Old school 100%. Paco Rabanne from the 90's looks like child's game compare with Quorum. Old fashion gentleman scent. Quorum is masterpiece like Kouros and Polo. My Quorum bottle is the first edition. With larger sprayer. I found on Ebay Drakkar Noir splash bottles from 1989.it is the first reformulation. From 1989 they began production of second formula. The other splash bottles are from 1999. According to your experience the bottle from 2000 is strong and much denser. The late 90's. The last years of Cosmair
All mine both vintage and current say natural spray but I sorta doubt Drakkar noir is faked at this point mainly because it’s not an expensive scent, it very well could be a newer bottle style and they changed the verbiage on the bottle. Check the batch code online see when it was made. Keep me posted
@@lancecowburn1693 I was in a marshalls today and saw a box of drakkar noir and it said spray on the box I thought of your comment when I picked it up, didn’t say natural spray so I’m sure it’s just a slight presentation change up
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey i overdosed Drakkar today and received couple of solid compliments from the ladies . Can still pull some chics with the old magic - just sayin😅'👍
Man I don't know how you're getting 6 hours with the new formulation. I get 2 if I'm lucky then NO ONE can smell it on me. I layer it with Dakkar to boost the scent and performance though so it still gets a wearing. By the way, have you tried Bucheron Pour Homme? It's one of my favourite 90's scents. It just sparkles and has that old school vibe but it's really classy. I am looking into blind buying the EDP as I only have the EDT right now. Not many reviewers talk about this one so if you have it, it might be a good idea for a video.
Yeah it’s not projecting heavy in the second half of the fragrance life cycle but I get hints of it all day, I definitely spray a ton of it on so I’m sure that helps, and I have not tried that one only heard about it from several people,
He doesn´t mean 6 hours, rather 6 minutes. It was my favorite Eau de Toilette since ´87, but the latest reformulation was the quietus to this stuff. I have to spray 15-20 times and this 3 or 4 times a day. After 2 hours there is nothing on the skin and nothing on the clothes - 3,4 oz gone away in a couple of weeks. I will definitively NOT search for vintages and i will definitively NEVER buy this again. Guy Laroche should discontinue this crap!
No you didn’t get duped, it’s just the new reformulation of Caesar’s man it’s made in China and not the USA anymore. You need to look for the one that says “Legendary cologne spray” on the bottle not just “cologne spray”
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey when you gonna do a “pour homme/l’homme” battle of the classic aromatic fougeres? I’m thinking Lalique/Versace/Dior/paco/drakkar/etc match up. I know I’d watch! Keep up the awesome content brotha! Diggin what you do from Cali.
Here are a couple other Drakkar Noir clones/impressions to add on to your list: 1. Belcam Classic Match *our version of Drakkar Noir. You can find these at your local Walmart. They're a clone company that does a handful of scents, and supposedly the smell is close to the original 80s Drakkar Noir. Great longevity too! 2. Abercrombie & Fitch Woods. I sprayed it on a piece of paper and it immediately smells like Drakkar Noir. Also, that cologne was the original smell of Abercrombie & Fitch stores before Fierce took over.
I owned the belcam impression of Drakkar noir and it was okay smelled much sweeter in my opinion I gave it away to my nephew, I have heard of woods though Id be interested in trying that, I loved fierce back in the day. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey No problem! I enjoy your content! You and MrSmelly1977 are my go-to for old-school masculine fragrances! The only sad problem I have is that most of the fragrances are only good for cold weather while I live in southern California :( Since we're fans of Drakkar Noir, you might want to check out TH-camr 'Ike Does Stuff'. He occasionally reviews fragrances and mentions other Drakkar Noir-inspired fragrances like Coty's Preferred Stock and Geoffrey Beene's Bowling Green. Keep making videos, dude!
Grigioperla la Perla is a great alternative to Drakkar Noir. The drydown is very similar, yet has its own identity. More green, barbershop, creamy and herbal, where DN is all about minty lavender and liquorice. Both good, but the drydown of Grigioperla makes it a fantastically enjoyable and imo a slightly more versatile scent altogether than the legendary DN.
If you're looking for a good aftershave splash to go with it check out Stirling Noir from Stirling Soap Company. It's not an exact match but it's pretty damn close
I broke out my vintage yesterday that I’ve had for years, forgot how much I love this stuff. I think in America we just all got tired of it because everyone wore it in the 80s-90s
Are there any high priced frags out there who are similar the Drakkar Noir? Already tried Al Rehab Dakar, which it's great, but i'm searching something similar maybe even much greener and potent.
@@PapierDeutscher yes it’s even more green and longer lasting, I actually prefer that one, should have mentioned that lol. But either is great also try out “Caesars Man Legendary Cologne Spray” it’s awesome very close to Drakkar but greener as well just make sure it’s the old formulation the new one lasts 10 mins
I don't think anyone I know ever wore Drakkar noir, I'm from Eastern Europe by the way. I never seen it in any stores either. Fahrenheit was a huge hit and Egoiste by Chanel
The secret to wearing the Original was not to apply too much... Valentino V for Men was the closest replacement for me and a Scent of the Year Award Winner... but interestingly, it was discontinued after just a few years... gonna try the Caesar's...
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey buy it.and check it out.i got mine on ebay and they have them on there time to time. Its crazy how good it smells.and drakkar is timeless
I own a cologne called tracker noir. People has said it smells like drakkar. My girlfriend bought me classic match drakkar noir by belcom for my upcoming birthday I'll get to use it next month. I've been told it's a match to the original 80s drakkar I don't know what real drakkar smells like
Ben White the classic match of Drakkar by belcam I had and gave away it was to sweet I felt, vintage Drakkar is greener. But definitely go pick up a small bottle of current Drakkar noir it’s very good and cheap. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
Drakkar is a type of Viking boat....legendary fragrance for sure. Not dated. Still relevant and loved by people of all ages.
I think Drakkar means dragon, as in the dragon shaped bow at the front of their ships. They were said to protect the vikings from sea monsters.
It really has stood the test of time I love the scent, I wish creed did a high end impression of it with their scent “Viking” but instead it’s just a very floral scent lol
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey creed viking is a high end interpretation of old spice.
Oh okay I have not smelled old spice in so long, Viking to me when I got my samples just reminded me of potpourri/ floral bathroom spray and I’m glad I didn’t go buy a bottle
I wore Drakkar in the 80s and boy it did me right
Finally went out and copped Drakkar. Smells like a very strong ocean scented body wash, and even Gilette shaving cream which I absolutely love the smell of. Very sharp, edgy, manly barbershop scent. Will be in my top 3 of signature scents for me. Thanks for the video.
It’s so good! I will always have a bottle.
Thank you for watching and commenting dude
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Yes. I'm also really enjoying Polo Green, my wife thinks it smells out of this world and so do I. Too bad Azarro Pour Homme didn't work out. Bogart Sig, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, and Polo Green are extremely good choices. Those 3 I'll always have. Thanks Kelan for getting back.
I absolutely love this fragrance. My boyfriend in high school (the mid 90s) used to wear it and I can still smell it when I just think of it. I just bought my 14 year old son some for Christmas to try out. I think he will love it!
Thank you for watching and commenting Jennifer ! Love Drakkar noir
I just bought my first bottle of Drakkar Noir 100ml. Love it. It’s definitely a must have if you like classic fragrances.
Drakkar Noir is often portrayed as a corny old guy scent, but I'm a millennial and I was wearing Drakkar Noir in middle school in the early 2000s. It was one of the first scents that got me into colognes. Looking back, the common thread in all my favorite scents has always been patchouli. My all-time favorite is Calvin Klein Obsession.
Drakkar noir is one of the all time greats i love the scent and it definitely has been the inspiration to many scents even ones that are higher end. Thank you for watching and commenting sir!
Paulie walnuts used obsession on set
I just ordered a vintage bottle of Drakkar Noir. I’ve been wearing Drakkar Noir for decades. Even the current formulation smells really good. I also ordered a bottle of Dakar. Great video. Thanks 👍🏻
Completely agree! Drakkar is a timeless classic. The scent instantly takes me back to my clubbing days in the 80's! I will not be without some.
I've been loving the scent of Drakkar Noir since the mid-80s and I don't think it smells dated at all even in 2020. But it's the biggest mystery in the fragrance world that they haven't come up with any concentrated versions of it until now. I'd be more than willing to pay a large sum of money if they release the EDP and/or Parfum version.
That would be awesome if they had a sport or intense version I would really like that, who knows why that never happened ? ! Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey I'd be more excited about an intense or EDP version of it. Maybe they can throw in a few new notes to modernize the DNA. My guess is the ones behind the brand may not be so business savvy to reap from such a well-known iconic brand, which is a real shame both for themselves and us fragrance lovers.
It’s a new found scent for me. That green soapy shaving cream drydown is pure magic and entertaining to experience. I got Dakar based on your recommendation. It’s great too! And now... need to get the Drakkar Noir t-shirt. 🙂
Brett Dakar does a good job capturing the vintage feel of Drakkar noir, the shirt was a great buy too lol
I need to get that T Shirt too!
I definitely agree on the shaving cream smell experience. I love that, cause I love the smell of Gilette shaving cream. If you wanna smell very fresh and manly, and just all around good, TO ME this is the stuff.
Thank you for this beautiful Drakkar Noir fragrance review!
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Glad you enjoyed it!
i have been wearing drakkar and aspen since the 80s and still love them both
Absolutely love Drakkar, been through many bottles in my time going back to its release. And I can say 100%, women approve across the board. I’ll never be without, an icon. 👍🏻
John D it’s so good I love both the current and vintage formulations, always gets compliments and always is a good choice !
The perfect t-shirt for a Drakkar Noir review - dope! I need to get my hands on one of these. Always liked the Drakkar Noir typography. Brilliant analysis
Haha I found the T shirt on eBay as well. Drakkar noir is among the goats!
I was around in the 80s and I remember Drakkar Noir, but I never used it. I recently picked up a 1.7 oz Cosmair bottle and I really like it. I also acquired a vintage Caesars and I like that too. I don't own the current versions of either of those and I have so many frags that I really don't see myself ever getting them. Vintage rocks for Drakkar, Caesars, Halston Z-14, Polo Green, and Kellan's nemesis...Zino Davidoff.
earthpet I agree with all of that except for zino lol but vintage Caesars man is awesome! One of my favorites
Not at all dated, despite the side-eye snobbery 😄
The fact that it currently smells like no other contemporary scent should tell us something.
...and really, very few people care anyway. They just want to smell something good. I get compliments regularly.
I have some costy perfume, but that doesn't mean much to me. I buy what i like: resala, spicebomb extreme, grand soir, tuxedo, oud wood, oud noir intense and a few light summer scents.
...but drakkar is my daily.
Edit: I scrolled down and realized I've commented before. lol.
Oh well. Have another for the algo.
I totally agree that Drakkar Noir is one of the all-time greats. I just got it a few days ago (based on this review). It is one of those fragrances that you can be around all day without being bored or feel it getting cloying. I am still experimenting with the number of sprays to use... I tried about five today, mostly on my clothing, and didn't get much longevity or projection. But you are right, Kellan, an amazing, if not oft-mocked, masterpiece. I also find it interesting that it's a flanker that has far outlasted the original... imagine 1 Million Lucky being around 40 years from now while the original was discontinued.
Haha that’s a great way to look at it, i don’t know of a flanker that was ever that famous like Drakkar noir ! Thanks again for watching and commenting bro
I haven't smelled Drakkar since the early 90's. I recently bought "At The Barber's" it instantly reminded me of Drakkar. I'm picking up a bottle of Drakkar today to see what it smells like now. Have you tried "At The Barber's"? It's a little over priced, but a good smooth modern take on the barber shop scent.
Jonathan Fernandez I have not tried at the barbers actually I have been curious as to how that scent is for a while now, I know it’s not the cheapest scent as well but if it is similar to Drakkar noir I’d imagine I’d really enjoy it, thank you for watching and commenting dude!
Drakkar Noir is a 9 out of 10 if you seem to not get much lasting in the scent apply vaseline on the areas you are spraying it on for longer lasting
Drakkar Noir 100 percent agree great review
In 1992, I received a bottle of Drakkar Nior aftershave as a Christmas present that was absolutely beast mode.
I recently got a 50ml of vintage aftershave Drakkar noir, it was the hardest I’d the totems to track down
I wore that in 92 also and the ladies went nuts.
I got the last 10ml in a bottle from my Grandpa when I was in the 6th grade. It was one of the best things I had ever smelled at the time. In my mind I still remember it that way. I'm not sure how I'd feel about it now. Currently getting into fragrances, trying to find a signature scent. Maybe I'll order a bottle, see if it's as good as I remember.
The current formula smells great and I get about 6 hours from it but it might not be as green as you remember lol thank you for watching and commenting Riley
Was born in 81 from South Jersey myself (Deptford to be exact)...remembered wearing drakkar back in the mid 90's and decided to pick up the 6.7 oz from Amazon. Doesn't seem as strong as I remember but I still love it!
Great video +1subscriber!!😎👍
I love Drakkar noir, I finished my bottle of the current formulation and I have a vintage one I use now, regardless they both are amazing I love the scent. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
Ahhhh my young brother taking me back to my younger days! Good stuff....
This is one of the greats ! Thanks for watching as always dude
Saw your review a few days ago and decided to buy this saw it at local beauty store was 14 pound here. I like it pretty strong smell but after half an hour was nice. Lasted 4 hours for me on skin but on clothes lasted a day. Thanks for this
Drakkar Noir is the precursor to modern day 'blue' scents - the shower gel note is unmistakable, however it has and old school edge that modern fragrances sorely lack. Timeless and still punches above its weight - in fact it could knock most modern blues out cold.
I hate blues, but I love Drakkar. Top tier composition.
I must admit, I never understood the barbershop association - which is to me a powdery/flowery fougere like Tabac/Brut green (ie geranium/iris/lavender)
I don't have it right now but I remember using it a lot in the 80's, basically everyone used it. It smelled of candy and was groundbreaking at the time. I will try to buy again. Thanks Kallen 😍🤩
Asaf Halevy the vintage bottle I have is great I love the scent, I don’t get a candy scent Personally but I really enjoy it, thank you for watching!
Best fragrance ever, my signature scent, so clean and masculine. 👌👌👌
It really is awesome I love it, have you tried Caesars Man Legendary Cologne ? If you like Drakkar noir you’d love that
I agree. It's STILL a must have in my opinion. But that Classic Match version is really close to the original formulation too (WalMart sells it). But the Al-Rehab spray and oil is amazing, slightly greener but I love it too. Good video bro! I need that T-Shirt!
Signature Scent Reviews thanks man! I love the Dakar by al-rehab I didn’t however love the classic match, it wasn’t bad but it to me went in a whole new direction, I gave it to my nephew and he likes it, I found the T on eBay and it was like 12$
My man with not only the matching aftershaves, balms, shampoos... I noticed the shirts in this video and the blue jeans. 10/10. Haven't tried this but thanks for reviewing. It's in my list for classics to buy though.
Edit. That Rasasi sounds like my thing as I have Caesars man
Gazza Be Thy Name this shirt was a great buy lol but if you haven’t tried this one you need to give it a shot for sure ! Thank you for watching and commenting as always dude
THE G.O.A.T.! Still my number one after 20 years.
Hayden Strait this is definitely one of my all time favorites as well, never gets old and works in any situation
@@user-hn9cj6kh9j the older versions had a bit more oakmoss in the basenotes, seemed to be a bit stronger overall too.
Love this stuff. Ive only smelled the LLC bottles tho. However I got really lucky last week and I managed to get a Cosmair bottle. Perfect end to my 2023 😁
Good job 👏👌👏 DN was never on my radar, but you've picked my curiousity! I'll try to get hold of it and put my nose on it 😉
Motti Farchi oh it’s one of my favorites and it’s so inexpensive but very masculine and very well done
Drakkar Noir is the gold standard as far as I am concerned. It smells amazing, performs well, and is affordable. Anyone who speaks badly of it has no clue what they are talking about. There is a very good reason that it has lasted this long. I also have Al-Rehab's Dakar (spray not roll-on), and it gets me compliments too. It's just a great, clean scent.
Thank you for reviewing all of those cheaper knock-offs too. This is why I love your channel. But, I must beg you to do a review of Taxi and Abercrombie and Fitch's Woods. Woods is the greatest aromatic fougere ever in my opinion. I would love to see your opinion on it.
Thank you for the support and kind words ! Drakkar noir is definitely a bench mark scent for power house masculine classics I agree it’s so clean ! But I will look into that Abercrombie scent that sounds awesome!
@RobKY It's the only A&F cologne that I wear or have ever cared for. Sadly, it's not available at all of their stores.
@RobKY I was also glad when they re-released Woods. Sadly, you can't get it in a bigger 3.4oz bottle anymore. It only comes in the smaller 1.7oz size, and it costs MUCH more than it used to. :(
I managed to pick up a vintage after shave spray bottle (batch code SB9D) from 1982 - the year it was released, and it’s heavenly. Puts a smile on my face every time I apply.
Wow you can’t get more vintage than that ! Great find. Thank you for watching and commenting dude
How the hell did you get that? Haha. Incredible!
I had a bottle of Drakkar Noir in the 90s.. its really one of the best, freshest and cleanest scent ever without the obnoxious leather animalic and cheap musky dry-down.. and is so amazing for warmer weather for everyone . Im going to get a bottle of Drakkar Noir again soon.. thank you for your honest and unbiased review... its no point reminiscing the vintage Drakkar Noir bcoz we will never be able to buy it again...
It really is an amazing scent both current or vintage doesn’t matter. Thank you for watching and commenting Vanessa !
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey you are most welcome.. i enjoy your review very much..its straight to the point and no-nonsense review . Thank you so much for putting great effort to making and presenting to us a quality video ..much appreciated. Ive clicked on the subscription button ❤️❤️🍷💯
This and the Acqua Di Gio line are my favorites. Every time I wear it, it reminds me of being in the men's fragance department of the local department store back in the 1990s. That's what they always used to smell like: Drakkar Noir. I wish you could still find it in places like Macy's.
Great to see a fellow Drakkar lover. I will always have it in my collection. No shame at all.
Really enjoying your channel. I appreciate your taste for the "classic" fragrances and love your distaste for the current designer stuff out now lol. Refreshing take compared to the other channels I'm following. Would like to see you trash more of the current stuff out now, LOL.
Hector Gonzalez loll classics are the best hands down, I’m glad you enjoy the videos thank you for watching and commenting dude!
Awesome video Kelen. I had this back in the day until my dad procured it and I had to get another bottle. I gotta pick this up.... it was THE fragrance along with Polo green. Cheers 🇨🇦
Lol if you leave Drakkar noir laying around someone’s bound to pick it up, I love this one a lot and polo green too, thanks for watching Lance
Your comment at 11:13 about Dark Kalm smelling like burned PVC sold me. I'm buying a bottle right now ;) In all seriousness, I tried Drakkar Noir this week and love the smell of it. It's a really nice change after wearing Stetson for the last 20+ years. I'm thinking of buying the 200mL bottle. But before I pull the trigger on it, I'm looking to see if there is anything else that is similar with better longevity. The clones you mentioned sound interesting.
Classic! Funny enough Drake has a Drakkar Noir bottle tatted on his body he might have to get that shirt too lol
K Hayes lol I’ve seen his tattoo, I actually think he has the T shirt as well 😂
A woman's reaction should probably set the standard, no?
Drakkar does that. It never gets old.
It’s one of the greatest of all time without a doubt ! Thank you for watching and commenting Shel !
A classic for sure! I think this was the 2nd fragrance I purchased way back in the early 90s. I was blown away because it was so different than the aquatics that were becoming popular at that time. I like to layer Drakkar with the Al Rehab Dakar oil. Have you ever tried the clone Akthar Noir? I have heard this is pretty close to the vintage Cosmair juice.
I own Dakar spray and oil roll on, both are awesome, recently got this one called “Dakar Paris” it’s even better than Dakar by al rehab in terms of its closeness to vintage Drakkar noir. Thank you for watching and commenting dude
Hey Kerian (sorry if I butchered that spelling) Do you find that the Aftershaves and other Products smell exactly like the Frag they are Modeled after?
I ask because I always want to try things I haven't smelled yet but I don't always want to risk buying a Bottle. sometimes I think Body Products would be a good way to go. what do you think?
It depends, aftershaves and body sprays usually smell the closest, shower gels and balms smell similar but due to their consistency and ingredients they will smell only similar not dead on but that’s to be expected…especially with shower gels.
Hi paesan, I first checked out your cerruti video and I saw Drakkar I had to click on it and earned a sub.
Drakkar is fantastic the primo King. It was my first fragrance as a teen in Italy it's it's still in my rotation it still gets compliments I don't think it's dated. I like it more than creed it's as if it energizes you. It's a 10 in my book know you held back lol. A paesan from north Jersey.
It’s absolutely one of the greatest scents of all time, always gets compliments and is just awesome I agree ! Thank you for watching and commenting bro! 🇮🇹👌🏻
on my skin DN has 2 very different phases. the start and the smell after 30 minutes. the first 20 minutes it's the lemonish, bergamot, mint, lavender, fir smell. that's what people call the barbershop scent I assume. after 30 minutes it changes. the lemonish smell disappears and it changes into a sweet, green, orientalish mix of lavender, leather, sandalwood scent, still with a bit of fir. no barbershop anymore. it smells fantastic. The performane isn't that bad as many claim in my opinion. the nose gets nose blind of it after 2 or 3 hours, which means, other people clearly smell it, but you don't. so you think you need more of it.
I don’t have an issue with the performance of mine at all it lasts on me, I think you’re right for most cases they go nose blind, I recently finished my bottle of Drakkar noir that’s the newer version I just have my vintages left. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
A true classic. I have a current formulation and I don't think it's too far off scent wise from the multiple bottles I had back in the early 90's. Dang, really need a t-shirt tho! 😆
The shirt was an awesome buy lol yeah I love the current form, I see the extra longevity and green scent in the vintage but it’s not to far off like you said
Have you tried the Belcam/Classic match clone? I think Drakkar gets a bad rap because, in the early '90s, EVERYTHING smelled like this. I think you could even get DK scented car air freshener trees to hang from the rearview. It does smell great though, and as you said, as long as you don't overdo it, people will like it.
jlmcgrot I have tried the classic match and I ended up gifting it to my younger nephew, it didn’t smell that close to my nose it was much sweeter and I was not a fan, they do make some great clones though, their polo for me. Clone I have and that’s decent for a 7$ scent I wear it from time to time. Thank you for watching and commenting Sir!
It's so clean an calming for me. Love to spray it before bed.
clean is a great way to describe it, i love drakkar noir
Drakkar Noir was the first fragrance I ever bought, and I nailed it first try with my preference of barbershop fougere: clean & agreeable but ultimately very masculine.
PS: A great alternative to the aftershave is Gillette Cool Wave, specifically the splash bottle. It's not an exact match, but for cheap it'll get you about 80% of the way there; think of it as Drakkar Noir Sport.
A classic. This was a staple of mine in HS/college with PRPH polo green aramis. The price is great. Also Stirling Soap company makes an aftershave- Stirling Noir , based on Drakkar Noir
Another great video, my friend! Can't wait for that yatagan video.
Thank you Sean ! I have to give that one some use now that it’s cooling down !
Every video you upload, I am learning more about the classics. Thank you for the videos man. Anyway, how's the performance of you brut special reserve?
Joko Packing thanks so much bro! Brut special reserve is decent for an old school cologne id say in the 3-3.5 hr range
I just got Bogart Pour Homme Signature on your word ...I must say it's a deep green birch pine oakmoss smokey scent out the bottle the nozzle smells very herbal and spicey almost a nauseating curry but when when I run cold water over the sprayer and spray it ...It changes to a mossy shaving cream love it
So the opening was harsh initially ? But I’m glad you like it, that one is one of my favorite really old school classics the scent performance and price are all great
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey It's just foreign & unorthodox compared to todays average run of the mill fragrances . I use Nivea Energise body wash with this scent and wowzers brings that green out . I do like it...My wife was feeling it and some co workers were intrigued by it's potential .. It may have been the smokey nature of it or whatever ingredient that may be off putting . It has grown on me I give it a 10 out of 10 strong confident masculine deep dense green fougere... Fresh natural shaving foam dry down , whats not to like 👍
P.S. I just got Alfred Dunhill for Men 1934 a lighter version of Paco Rabanne some say check it out
Just ordered one. Haven't had one since 1994. It will be interesting to see what memories will appear by the first spray.
I have this one! I have been wearing it for sometime now and used it a lot. I use it during the day and also sometimes in the afternoon. I also have Cool Water which also is a nostalgic fragrence which is summery. It’s a great one!
I havent tried any of Guy Laroche's other ones, like Horizon.....do you know if they are any good?
I have horizon but I am certain it’s gone sour it just does not smell right to me so I have really no other experience with guy Laroche as well other than Drakkar noir
You've compared Drakkar and Lomani Pour Homme to one another and I'm curious which one you prefer?
I rocked Drakkar back in high school and was thinking about revisiting it after all these years. But after seeing your video on the Lomani it has me thinking maybe I should check that one out.
👍🏻👍🏻 just seeing this one now
I owned this one and wasn’t my cup of tea back then, but now…I retract my previous comment from this scent . Drakkar Noir is freaking awesome! 💈 got a vintage 30ml and I’m getting get vintages and other complimentary products lol
Whattt you didn’t like this ? Glad you do now, it’s one of the best vintage or current, both are great
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey i found it kind of boring and used to be a played out fragrance but now I realized how much I underestimated this one! Not that I didn’t like it but Drakkar Noir seemed meh to my taste, it’s good to value and appreciate this classic!
Yeah this one is an absolute classic, I finished my current formula bottle on my birthday this year, that’s what I wore that day, I just have my vintage bottles left lol
very enjoyable review, thank you very much ! Very objective ! You got a new fan :) And btw, perfume is gender and ageless ... I have the 100 ml bottle and bought today the 30 ml, excellent portable size :-)
Thank you for the kind words and for watching and commenting! I love Drakkar noir it’s one of the greats!
This guy totally reminds me of me 30 yrs ago. Cleancut and well spoken. Well dressed. Hes a throwback. Or is it all Jersey guys? I had to sub. Btw this was my go to fragrance in the 80s and I did really well with the ladies. Just sayin...
Drakkar noir is a legend in the men’s fragrance world ! Thank you for watching and commenting dude
Fresh fucking shirt! Keep up the awesome content.
Thanks brother ! Glad you enjoy
it defined an era, classic, iconic, & was ahead of its time.
Cheers, yesterday I realized that my Gucci Nobile and Drakkar Noir have good similarities, I have a bottle of Gucci Noble and it is a first class fougere IMO.
Sam Noriega I’ve heard that’s very close it’s very rare too I can’t find any bottle online that’s under 200$
Subscribed to your channel and enjoy your videos , great energy and nice to revisit many of the frags I forget to reach for
JP Hunger thank you for the support dude ! Glad you enjoy thank you for watching and commenting
It was $75 for 1/2 hour in the 80s when it first came out I was introduced to it on an aircraft in first class coming back from Cancun
For the price you can get them for, Drakkar and Grey Flannel will always be in my collection. Also Polo (Green) and Safari.
All of those are classics and I agree ! However I do not own Grey flannel, I have a vintage polo green coming soon I’m excited to try that one out, thank you for watching!
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Might as well pick up GF at a discounter. Can usually find 4oz bottle for 9.99.
Still a classic still awesome. Love drakkar, wear everyday
@@michaelseiger2966 wearing right now as my gym scent believe it or not !
My all time favorite fragrance
Willie Ortiz it’s absolutely one of the greats for sure !
I've been wearing DN on and off since 1986. One of the greats. The newer version doesn't last that long on my skin(4 hours max).
You need to check out Dakar by al-rehab. Mine just came in, and it’s brilliant. Takes me right back to the old Drakkar magic I experienced during the early 90s when it was my signature. Dakar is quality juice at an incredible price.
And thanks for the superb content! 👍
It’s great I own it and reviewed it a while back, thank you for watching and commenting sir
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Excellent, and the pleasure’s mine!
I received vintage Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and vintage Quorum. Vintage Quorum is very earthy, mossy and leathery scent. Old school 100%.
Paco Rabanne from the 90's looks like child's game compare with Quorum. Old fashion gentleman scent.
Quorum is masterpiece like Kouros and Polo. My Quorum bottle is the first edition. With larger sprayer.
I found on Ebay Drakkar Noir splash bottles from 1989.it is the first reformulation. From 1989 they began production of second formula.
The other splash bottles are from 1999.
According to your experience the bottle from 2000 is strong and much denser.
The late 90's. The last years of Cosmair
Great work man great intro great review
Trascents thanks dude! How have you been okay ?
I just bought a 6.7 oz bottle of this and think it might be a fake. Where it says natural spray mine just says spray. Any thoughts?
All mine both vintage and current say natural spray but I sorta doubt Drakkar noir is faked at this point mainly because it’s not an expensive scent, it very well could be a newer bottle style and they changed the verbiage on the bottle. Check the batch code online see when it was made. Keep me posted
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey it says September 2020.
@@lancecowburn1693 I was in a marshalls today and saw a box of drakkar noir and it said spray on the box I thought of your comment when I picked it up, didn’t say natural spray so I’m sure it’s just a slight presentation change up
It smells the same- but think it was much better back in the day - more intense, longer performance (maybe due to the oakmoss??) cheers
Definitely had the stronger deeper real notes before reformulation but I still love the one today
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey i overdosed Drakkar today and received couple of solid compliments from the ladies . Can still pull some chics with the old magic - just sayin😅'👍
Nicholas Goldsworthy that’s awesome! The stuff is absolutely one of the best scents ever
This is a great one, but I do prefer Lomani pour homme it’s mossier earthier and just over all better imho
And hes got the matching shirt, oh snap!
I had to get it lol
Man I don't know how you're getting 6 hours with the new formulation. I get 2 if I'm lucky then NO ONE can smell it on me. I layer it with Dakkar to boost the scent and performance though so it still gets a wearing.
By the way, have you tried Bucheron Pour Homme? It's one of my favourite 90's scents. It just sparkles and has that old school vibe but it's really classy. I am looking into blind buying the EDP as I only have the EDT right now. Not many reviewers talk about this one so if you have it, it might be a good idea for a video.
Yeah it’s not projecting heavy in the second half of the fragrance life cycle but I get hints of it all day, I definitely spray a ton of it on so I’m sure that helps, and I have not tried that one only heard about it from several people,
He doesn´t mean 6 hours, rather 6 minutes. It was my favorite Eau de Toilette since ´87, but the latest reformulation was the quietus to this stuff. I have to spray 15-20 times and this 3 or 4 times a day. After 2 hours there is nothing on the skin and nothing on the clothes - 3,4 oz gone away in a couple of weeks. I will definitively NOT search for vintages and i will definitively NEVER buy this again. Guy Laroche should discontinue this crap!
this scent you get nose blind after 2 to 3 hours, but other people can clearly smell it. as you did after 30 minutes.
I really like the Drakkar Noir but I maybe I am mistaken, I don’t think it has as strong projection as Versace Eros Flame for example.
Dang! I bought a bottle of Caesars Man and it was made in China! Did I get duped??!
No you didn’t get duped, it’s just the new reformulation of Caesar’s man it’s made in China and not the USA anymore. You need to look for the one that says “Legendary cologne spray” on the bottle not just “cologne spray”
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey when you gonna do a “pour homme/l’homme” battle of the classic aromatic fougeres? I’m thinking Lalique/Versace/Dior/paco/drakkar/etc match up. I know I’d watch! Keep up the awesome content brotha! Diggin what you do from Cali.
I like wearing it, a classic.
Here are a couple other Drakkar Noir clones/impressions to add on to your list:
1. Belcam Classic Match *our version of Drakkar Noir. You can find these at your local Walmart. They're a clone company that does a handful of scents, and supposedly the smell is close to the original 80s Drakkar Noir. Great longevity too!
2. Abercrombie & Fitch Woods. I sprayed it on a piece of paper and it immediately smells like Drakkar Noir. Also, that cologne was the original smell of Abercrombie & Fitch stores before Fierce took over.
I owned the belcam impression of Drakkar noir and it was okay smelled much sweeter in my opinion I gave it away to my nephew, I have heard of woods though Id be interested in trying that, I loved fierce back in the day. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey No problem! I enjoy your content! You and MrSmelly1977 are my go-to for old-school masculine fragrances! The only sad problem I have is that most of the fragrances are only good for cold weather while I live in southern California :(
Since we're fans of Drakkar Noir, you might want to check out TH-camr 'Ike Does Stuff'. He occasionally reviews fragrances and mentions other Drakkar Noir-inspired fragrances like Coty's Preferred Stock and Geoffrey Beene's Bowling Green. Keep making videos, dude!
@@Andybato Ike’s channel is great we each subscribe to each other, thank you for the kind words !
Grigioperla la Perla is a great alternative to Drakkar Noir. The drydown is very similar, yet has its own identity. More green, barbershop, creamy and herbal, where DN is all about minty lavender and liquorice. Both good, but the drydown of Grigioperla makes it a fantastically enjoyable and imo a slightly more versatile scent altogether than the legendary DN.
Yes, the new formulatión is very good in my opinion.
Sam Noriega I agree, it smells great performs pretty well too
Drakkar is like the Dr.pepper of colonge😅
If you're looking for a good aftershave splash to go with it check out Stirling Noir from Stirling Soap Company. It's not an exact match but it's pretty damn close
I want that tshirt!
Drawdy Clan as soon as I saw it I had to place the order lol. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Exquisito aroma clásico, huele atemporal 😍 el secado es tan rico como su salida me llama la atención.
Kouros was what I enjoyed during the early 90's. Everybody in college was doing Drakkar. So, I wanted to be different.
Kouros is the best! Thank you for watching and commenting
Have you ever tryed Floid?
I love it, i always bring with me a decanter with 5ml of this gorgeous beast.
Steve 88 I have never tried that one before, what’s it like ? Or similar too
It smell like barbershop, old style, last 3 to 4 hours on my skin. You can find it at 16€ for a 400ml bottle. I absolutely love it.
Classic scent without a doubt. I wish I had a vintage
The vintage definitely is more green but the current one is still nice in my opinion but I’m happy to have both lol
Call me crazy, but I actually like the current formulation better.
@@shadrichardson6627 you try duc de vervins?
@@TheBTEAMwins I have not, but I will look into it. Thank you.
I broke out my vintage yesterday that I’ve had for years, forgot how much I love this stuff. I think in America we just all got tired of it because everyone wore it in the 80s-90s
Love your vids bro!
Glad you enjoy the reviews, thank you for watching and commenting
I wear it today and get compliments
Are there any high priced frags out there who are similar the Drakkar Noir? Already tried Al Rehab Dakar, which it's great, but i'm searching something similar maybe even much greener and potent.
Yes check out “Duc De Vervins” by Houbigant, it’s exactly that a greener higher end Drakkar noir. Thank you for watching and commenting sir!
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Thank you for your respond. Will try it out, how about the Extreme Version, are there any differences?
@@PapierDeutscher yes it’s even more green and longer lasting, I actually prefer that one, should have mentioned that lol. But either is great also try out “Caesars Man Legendary Cologne Spray” it’s awesome very close to Drakkar but greener as well just make sure it’s the old formulation the new one lasts 10 mins
I don't think anyone I know ever wore Drakkar noir, I'm from Eastern Europe by the way. I never seen it in any stores either. Fahrenheit was a huge hit and Egoiste by Chanel
Both are classics I don’t own Fahrenheit though , thank you for watching and commenting sir !
The secret to wearing the Original was not to apply too much...
Valentino V for Men was the closest replacement for me and a Scent of the Year Award Winner... but interestingly, it was discontinued after just a few years... gonna try the Caesar's...
Make sure you track down the original formulation of Caesars, the bottle has to say “legendary cologne spray” not just cologne spray
What was the name of the scent in the green triangle bottle was it jakar? He says it so fast
I have a bottle from the early 80s still smells great. Just cant over spray it. 2 max
It’s that strong ? That’s awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting dude
@@ScentsOfSouthJersey buy it.and check it out.i got mine on ebay and they have them on there time to time. Its crazy how good it smells.and drakkar is timeless
Captain Scentsible I got two vintage bottles of Drakkar noir already off eBay and I mentioned them in this video, they are not from the 80’s though
after looking for something similar nothing beats an original drakkar
Yes Drakkar noir is such a classic smells so good and is an all time great. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I love lemony smells like drakkar any other ones u recommend
I own a cologne called tracker noir.
People has said it smells like drakkar.
My girlfriend bought me classic match drakkar noir by belcom for my upcoming birthday
I'll get to use it next month.
I've been told it's a match to the original 80s drakkar
I don't know what real drakkar smells like
Ben White the classic match of Drakkar by belcam I had and gave away it was to sweet I felt, vintage Drakkar is greener. But definitely go pick up a small bottle of current Drakkar noir it’s very good and cheap. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!
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What's the best copy to the original 80s drakkar noir out for sale?
Ben White “Dakar” by Al-rehab
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Thank you
I'll buy that too!
Ben White yeah it’s 6$ on eBay for an oil roll on or 8 to 10 dollars for the 1.7oz spray, look for the spray