Lacoste Live Eau de Toilette vs Bucephalus IX Eau de Parfum
Lacoste Live EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bucephalus IX EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive freshie, with prominent lime and a quirky cola-like licorice note. It's affordable and unique, but lacks staying power and might not appeal to everyone's taste.
Skip it. It takes a swing at Dior Sauvage and barely connects. You're better off saving your cash for something with a bit more oomph and originality, even if the price is tempting.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
This shines in casual settings or for sports due to its fresh, energising vibe and short longevity. It's too light for formal events and might not captivate on a date, though it's relatively inoffensive for the office despite its uniqueness.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - summer and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and even the gym, as it's unlikely to offend. However, reported weaker longevity and similarity to a common designer scent mean it falls short for formal events or a memorable date night.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, woody, aquatic
Adds bergamot and grapefruit, drops green and guaiac wood
Where to buy
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