Drakkar Essence
Perfumer: Michel Girard
22 ratings
From your scent profile
Guy Laroche Drakkar Essence is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs spearmint and grapefruit with sage and lavender.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Green
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Drakkar Essence smell like?
Most voters place it in spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, while evenings and nights out come well behind. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft, unobtrusive trail through the day.
It opens with spearmint and grapefruit, giving a citrusy, fruity, aquatic freshness. In the heart, sage and lavender add a green, spicy edge, and the base of woods and white musk dries down woody and clean. Drakkar Bleu and Hugo Extreme have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Spearmint
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Sage
- Lavender
Towards evening
- Woods
- White musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 47%Summer
- 40%Spring
- 13%Autumn
Summer
Spring
Autumn- Daytime25%
- Casual24%
- Office22%
- Sport16%
- Evening8%
- Nighttime6%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
55% matchDrakkar Bleu
Guy Laroche · 2025
54% matchVoyageur (Eau de Toilette)
Jean Patou · 1994
52% matchHugo Extreme
Hugo Boss · 2016
50% matchMaahir Legacy
Lattafa
50% matchSeaside Man (Eau de Toilette)
Toni Gard · 2015
49% matchPolo Blue (Eau de Toilette)
Ralph Lauren · 2002
49% matchWave Musk
Mancera · 2011
49% matchAoud Forest
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Last updated: October 26, 2026