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de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling Eau de Toilette bottle de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2015 Year 2025
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Aurum Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Aurum Elixir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling EDT
This perfume is a sweet, playful crowd-pleaser for those who love gourmands, but its fleeting nature is a real drawback. Prepare to reapply often, as reviews consistently highlight abysmal longevity despite the charming aroma.
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Our Verdict - Aurum Elixir EDP
This one's a fruity-sweet crowd-pleaser that'll get you noticed. It's an easy recommendation for anyone who likes their fragrance bold and long-lasting.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling EDT
Aurum Elixir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 24% vs 60%
Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling
Musk 26% Cashmere Wood 25% Vetiver 25%
Only in Aurum Elixir
Vanilla 40%

Accords

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling Aurum Elixir
100%
Sweet
66%
45%
Fruity
100%
Woody
92%
Patchouli
86%
Citrus
72%
51%
Caramel
58%
Vanilla
58%
41%
Almond
39%
Powdery
Sweet shared
100%
66%
Fruity shared
45%
100%
92%
86%
72%
Caramel shared
51%
58%
58%
41%
39%

Performance

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling Aurum Elixir
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its light sillage and generally poor longevity make it suitable for close-contact settings like the office or date nights, where it won't overwhelm. The sweet, casual gourmand profile is perfect for everyday wear and surprisingly recommended by some for gym use due to its freshness, but it's generally too playful for formal events.

Aurum Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its strong projection and sweet-fruity character, this isn't one for the office, but it's ideal for dates and casual outings where you want to make an impression. Its long-lasting nature also makes it suitable for evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, caramel, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling EDT
Aurum Elixir EDP
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