Head to head
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Azzaro Pour Homme are often compared by people choosing between the two. Both belong to the fougère family, and they share lavender, lemon, basil and oakmoss. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
Drakkar Noir stands apart with rosemary, juniper and coriander, while Azzaro Pour Homme brings anise, sandalwood and vetiver. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Drakkar Noir is the cheaper one: about $40 against $52 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Drakkar NoirGuy Laroche | Azzaro Pour HommeAzzaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $40 · 3.4 oz | $52 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1982 | 1978 |
| Family | Fougère, Aromatic | Fougère, Aromatic |
| Top notes | Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Basil | Lavender, Anise, Lemon, Basil |
| Heart notes | Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon | Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cardamom |
| Base notes | Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli, Fir | Leather, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Everyday, Office, Date | Everyday, Office, Date |
| Style | Classic, Urban | Classic, Seductive |
Guy Laroche
$40 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère
Sharp lavender and herbs over dark moss and leather. The barbershop scent that defined the eighties and still works today.
Choose Drakkar Noir if you want a lower price and a more urban character.
Azzaro
$52 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère
Anise and lavender over a warm base of leather, moss and amber. A Mediterranean classic with charm and confidence.
Choose Azzaro Pour Homme if you want a more seductive character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Drakkar Noir is the cheaper one: about $40 against $52 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share lavender, lemon, basil, oakmoss and leather. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
For spring and summer they are about equally suited. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Drakkar Noir is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Azzaro Pour Homme in spring, fall and winter.
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