Dragon Noir Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | An Homage We Never Thought We Would Do
One Of Our MOST Requested Reboots!
Dragon Noir, Homage to Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir:
An aromatic fougère: fresh herbs, citrus, spice, and woody depth.
Top Notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon Verbena, Basil, Artemisia; a fresh, herbaceous citrus burst.
Middle Note: Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine, Angelica, Wormwood; spice, warm herbal complexity, and a bit of floral nuance.
Base: Oakmoss, Leather, Fir balsam, Pine Needles, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Amber, Resins; deep woods, earth, resin, and leathery tones anchor the scent with warmth and classic masculine depth.
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Dragon Noir is comfort food for your schnoz. (seriously)
Unless you are living under a rock, you have probably felt it. The world is loud. The news never sleeps. Every week brings a new fire, it seems and your blood pressure is rising and rising. This release is not about chasing the chaos. It is about stepping out of it for a personal reset and to catch your breath.
Dragon Noir is a big, familiar hug from PAA to you.
It is the scent memory of simpler times. Back when the future felt wide open. Back when a fragrance could just be a fragrance. From a time long before news feeds, doomscrolling and that constant noise in your pocket.
My hope is, Dragon Noir is what you reach for when dissociation is not possible. When your nervous system needs something steady. When you want your scent to feel like home.
Dragon Noir, An Homage We Never Thought We Would Do.
It's true folks, for years we have resisted doing this scent. It just seemed like low hanging fruit and we were too punk rock for that...right? Besides, everyone and their mothers were offering a take on Drakkar. The argument from customers was something like, "sure, everyone and their mum offer it, but not in Formula CK6!"- And they did have a point...but still, punk rock and stuff. Besides, it was always kind of a PAA mission to reboot more obscure classics or pricier lost scents.
However, in the last year there has seemed to be an uptick in requests for these popular classic scents. So much so, Fran and I found ourselves discussing this phenomenon throughout the day. In times of uncertainty and unrest we, as a species, look for something to grab onto, something to ground us.
For some it's music, for others food and for people like us, the shnerds...it is fragrance and a shave. So it just clicked and wanting to use our superpowers for good, and do our part, we plucked that "low hanging fruit", tossed it into the air and struck it out of the park! (me thinks)
After all, this was not about trends. This was about giving people something their nervous system already understands.
Homage to Gen X?
When Drakkar Noir hit its peak in the late 80s and early 90s, it was everywhere. Clubs. Cars. High Schools, College dorms. Office elevators. Date nights. It was one of the best selling men’s fragrances on the planet. For a stretch of time, it defined what “men’s cologne” even meant. Lord knows my best friend Mike wore the hell out of it! (Drakkar was his scent, Shulton's Old Spice was mine.)
Aromatic. Dark. Clean. Sharp. Comforting. It was the smell of confidence for an entire generation. Dragon Noir is our tribute to that time.
And it's is no accident we are dropping Dragon Noir.
Across cultures and traditions, the dragon is not chaos. It is considered grounding. It represents raw, earthly energy and stability. A symbol of endurance and protection.
Dragon symbolism is often tied to feeling centered in your body and steady in your mind. It shows up again and again in systems focused on resilience and regulation.
For example:
Somatic grounding. In therapeutic visualization, a “dragon tail” is used as an imagined anchor. It connects the body to the ground. It creates a sense of weight, support, and strength.
Elemental connection. Earth dragons are associated with stability, endurance, and deep connection to the natural world.
Balanced energy. In Eastern philosophy, the dragon reflects harmony. It unites opposing forces into something steady, centered, and whole.
Resilience and protection. Dragon scales are symbols of armor. They represent personal strength, nervous system safety, and the ability to withstand pressure.
Rooted focus. Wood and Earth dragons are linked to being organized, grounded, and clear headed.
Fun Fact: A drakkar is a term for a type of Viking longship or warship, originating from Old Norse words for "dragon"!
So it's as simple as that Shave Cadets! Stay strong, resilient and steadfast in these "interesting times"...and give 'em hell!
Now...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?
Rub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points & hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!
1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar & Bakelite Cap
Beeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance & Rosemary Extract
Handmade in Arizona, USA
Net Wt. 1.5 oz.