HawgWyld's Full Review: Drakkar Noir Deodorant Stick 2.5oz
I haven't given a damn about cologne in years. Why? I'm married and have two small children, so I generally reek of black coffee, frustration and whatever food my sticky, two-year-old daughter has smeared on my clothes while giving me a hug. Indeed, the old days of trying to impress women are over and I find myself concentrating on trying to make a living and attempting to retain some small part of my sanity in an atmosphere of domestic chaos. I couldn't give a damn whether I smell like an old shoe as I'm busy with other things.
Fortunately, my wife is not as cynical and overwhelmed as I am, so she still looks forward to a bit of romance and seduction. So, she brought me some Drakkar Noir (a big ol' gift set from Dillard's, I think) and ordered that I wear it. She likes the stuff, and that's good enough for me.
I'm downright horrible at describing the smell of anything due to some rather highly-developed allergies which leave me with the dreaded "stuffy nose" condition most of the time. I am left, therefore, without a great sense of smell. So, here's a description of Drakkar Noir I found on a Web site (http://beauty.bizrate.com/,mss__cat_id--88,keyword--drakkar,rf--wgg.html, to be precise):
"Launched by the design house of Guy Laroche in 1982, DRAKKAR NOIR is classified as a sharp, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of lavender, citrus, spicy berries and sandalwood."
Now, from my own observations, I can tell you this smells rather sweet, but not in some limp-wristed, pansy way. It is also rather strong and is the very type of thing those smarmy ad executives, used car salesman, dope smokers wanting to blot out evidence of their pot-puffing activities and the sleazy head football coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks are likely to pour on themselves by the gallon. This is a mistake as too much of this stuff will make ones eyes water and a man drenched in Drakkar Noir can likely clear out rooms and make poor slobs stuck on an elevator with him contemplate suicide. Use sparingly, and you'll be okay.
I should also mention this smells a bit musky, and plays hell with my sinuses when I'm suffering from a cold or other "runny nose" condition. So, exercise caution when you're a bit on the ill side.
Another observation is that this stuff lasts for hours. Put some on in the morning, and it still lingers at night. My wife has pointed that out to me a few times, so I'll take her word for it. And, speaking of my wife, she loves this stuff. Cologne is, generally, designed to elicit a sensual response, and my wife reacts quite well to Drakkar Noir. Your mileage may vary, of course, but this is my honey's favorite cologne. Therefore, it's my favorite one, too.
I don't know how much this costs as I've always received it as a gift from -- you guessed it -- my wife. I know it's available at Dillard's and through the aforementioned Web site. That site also estimates the price of Drakkar Noir in its various forms (spray, splash and such) from around $25 to $50. That seems reasonable to me.
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