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Guy Laroche Drakkar Essence ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 15 July 2014 6 Comments

Guy Laroche Drakkar Essence

Guy Laroche has launched Drakkar Essence, a new flanker to 1972's Drakkar fragrance for men.

Feel the Power with Drakkar Essence, an aromatic woody fragrance for the charming and daring man. His fragrance is an irresistible blend of spearmint, lavender, and sage that collides with the warm and vibrant base of dry woods, musk, and tonka bean - resulting in a statement-making sophistication. This fresh and aromatic essence is at once bold and sensual, evoking an air of unstoppable self-confidence.

Guy Laroche Drakkar Essence is available now at Macy's, in 100 ml Eau de Toilette.

(via macys)

Update: Drakkar Essence will be fronted by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Additional notes for the aromatic fougère (which is described as less spicy than the original) include grapefruit and white musk. It was developed by perfumer Michel Girard. It will also be sold in a 50 ml size.

Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: guy laroche, michel girard

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  1. Rictor07 says:
    15 July 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Whoa! If there was one fragrance you never thought you’d see a flanker for….

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    • Robin says:
      15 July 2014 at 3:30 pm

      Hard to remember that Drakkar Noir was a flanker!

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  2. Ericgmd says:
    15 July 2014 at 3:11 pm

    Perfect example of a flanker – Drakkar Noir, that did better than its original namesake – Drakkar.
    Or should I say “a flanker that went into overkill mode for an entire decade and wiped out every other 80’s competitor including Antaeus and Azzaro Pour Homme until it got dethroned by Davidoff Cool Water?”
    But will this flanker-2 (Essence) do well?
    And how do guys feel nowadays about wearing something with Drakkar in the name? Could Drakkar be the kiss-of-death kinda name for a fragrance? even a good one!

    PS: Hope you are enjoying your well-deserved vacation Robin.

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    • Robin says:
      15 July 2014 at 3:32 pm

      I wonder if so few people young people remember Drakkar that it doesn’t matter?

      And thanks!

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  3. zibbyz says:
    22 August 2014 at 2:01 pm

    Luckyscent is doing perfume reveals with Chandler Burr, and his most recent one was Drakkar Essence. You can read his reveal and others’s reviews on the site. I thought it smelled very much like issey miyake and traditional male scents, and it was a bit too strong for me, and very 80s. I’m not sure I ever smelled Drakkar, or Drakkar Noir….

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    • Robin says:
      22 August 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Really? That’s funny!

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