Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche Cologne for Men Introduced in 1984, Drakkar Noir quickly became one of the leaders in men's scents. Savory and woody with notes of lavender, citrus, coriander, juniper berries, sandalwood, patchouli and cedar. The bottle is frosted black and the packaging is bold and masculine in rich ebony with a spatter of red. A few years ago, the bottle was the same general shape, but taller. The company decided to shorten it, so it would fit more comfortably in hand.