Score

82/100

Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense

2022

“Wormwood, rosemary, and lavender over suede moss — Drakkar's modernized intense, fall-winter masculine.”

Drakkar Intense

aromatic

fresh spicy

woody

Drakkar Intense

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The take

What works

●Wormwood-coriander-rosemary-bergamot warm boozy Drakkar intense
●Satisfactory longevity classic barbershop fougère

Trade-offs

●Aromatic profile reads dated to younger noses
●Orange-tinted juice can stain light fabric

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The Drakkar line

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Notes

Top

Mid

Juniper Berries

Base

Performance

Longevity

4–6 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

Fit

Best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. Leans masculine.

When

Spring, 76%, best
Summer, 27%
Fall, 100%, best
Winter, 91%, best
Day, 76%, best
Night, 84%, best

Occasions

Everyday Office

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Drakkar Intense smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Azzaro Pour Homme Intense (2015), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, Swiss Arabian Bergamot and Cedarwood. Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Drakkar Intense last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Drakkar Intense?

Drakkar Intense is best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. It suits everyday wear and the office.

Is Drakkar Intense worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Wormwood-coriander-rosemary-bergamot warm boozy Drakkar intense. Satisfactory longevity classic barbershop fougère.