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Drakkar Noir drydown alternatives???

post #1 of 11
11/10/07 at 2:46pm
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OK folks don't burn me at the take yet... I am pretty new to bassnotes and I am on an obsessive mission to build a fragrances wardrobe that is unique and special for me. I have found several staple scents so far (London, Helmut Curion, Rochas Man, Dior Fahrenheit to name a few) but my recent obsession is to find a dark mossy amber like drydown that is like Drakkar Noir but without the chemical burn and nasty opening top notes.

I like some of you wore Drakkar in like 7th - 10th grade and can not wear it now without feeling like a kid. I tried wearing it a few years back and got a ton of compliments and "what are you wearing?" (in a he sexy) type way from the ladies but... again I just can't get past the chemical top note and the overly citrus rush in the smell. That mixed with the "dated" scent reminder makes it a no go.

The drydown does do awesome things on my skin though and I have yet to find an alternative that does the same. I am not sure if it is the oakmoss, the lavender or the patchouli that does it but I need advice.

So any suggestions for dark warm fragrance with a Drakkar esque drydown?

Thanks!
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post #2 of 11
11/10/07 at 2:56pm
I always thought Drakkar Noir smelt similar to Ulrich Lang's Anvers....some mentioned the similarities as well, while others also didn't see it either....so I'm not sure if I could recommend it, but it's always worth a try.

More Info: (also there's also an Anvers 2...just some caution so you don't mix them up)

http://www.basenotes.net/ID26122794.html

http://www.aedes.com/product.php?product_id=1054
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post #3 of 11
11/10/07 at 3:00pm
Duc de Vervins
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post #4 of 11
11/11/07 at 1:17am
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Duc de Vervins


I agree with that. Definitely try it. I think it's made by Houbigant.

Also, try Amber & Lavender Cologne by Jo Malone. Not quite the same, but if you liked Drakkar Noir, you might find this to be a potential favorite.
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post #5 of 11
11/11/07 at 3:02am
You could give Ungaro III a try!!
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post #6 of 11
11/11/07 at 5:56am
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You could give Ungaro III a try!!

I tried the Ungaro III not bad but it did not mate well with my skin haha. Got too floral/powder and not dark enough. I love it as a scent though just not on me.

Thanks for tips people keep them comig!
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post #7 of 11
11/11/07 at 6:52am
I believe I remember two recent designer fragrances that smelled like Drakkar as well;

Atman, by Phat Pharm, and Lucky no. 6 by Lucky Jeans.

Can't really vouch for the drydowns, though.
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post #8 of 11
11/11/07 at 7:56am
preffered stock very cheap and similar
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post #9 of 11
11/11/07 at 12:39pm
I have or have had bottles of Anvers, Preferred Stock, & Ungaro 3...the scent you are looking for is Gucci Nobile - very similar to DN without the loud opening.

Best regards,
Mike
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post #10 of 11
11/11/07 at 5:09pm
I agree with Duc de Vervins and would add La Perla's Grigio Perla.
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post #11 of 11
11/12/07 at 12:11am
Ok.. also try English Blazer.. Super cheap!!!!
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