- L.12.12 Blanc — Woody, leather and white floral; opens with grapefruit and cardamom and dries down to virginia cedar and suede.
- L.12.12 Rouge — Fresh spicy, amber and fresh; opens with mango and tea and dries down to benzoin and labdanum.
- L.12.12 White — Aromatic, woody and citrus; opens with citrus and basil and dries down to cashmere wood and cedar.
- Lacoste Essential — Woody, aromatic and green; opens with tomato leaf and bergamot and dries down to sandalwood and patchouli.
- Lacoste Pour Femme — Floral, woody and powdery; opens with pink pepper and freesia and dries down to suede and sandalwood.
What Lacoste smells like
Lacoste's fragrances lean woody, aromatic and leather. Most sit in the aromatic and woody families.
Notes that recur across the range: cardamom, suede, mandarin and black pepper. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 4 EDT and 1 EDP.
Where to start with Lacoste
Not sure which Lacoste to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 4 for men, 1 for women).
- Most loved: Lacoste L.12.12 White — the highest-rated Lacoste profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Lacoste Lacoste Pour Femme — longevity: good
- For warm weather: Lacoste Lacoste Essential — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For the office: Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Lacoste
Because Lacoste's style leans woody and aromatic, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Lacoste profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Lacoste FAQ
What does Lacoste smell like?
Lacoste's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, aromatic and leather, with cardamom, suede and mandarin coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Lacoste fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Lacoste Lacoste Pour Femme has the strongest longevity rating (good). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Lacoste fragrance is best for summer?
Lacoste Lacoste Essential is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with tomato leaf and bergamot.
Where can I buy or sample Lacoste?
Each Lacoste profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.