de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Eau de Toilette bottle de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Radical Blue Man Eau de Parfum bottle Radical Blue Man

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de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
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Radical Blue Man
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
This one's a divisive wildcard. Some love its unique watermelon-chocolate blend, calling it an underrated gem. Others are left scratching their heads, finding it too light, too fleeting, and not 'noir' enough. Expect compliments if anyone can actually smell it.
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Our Verdict - Radical Blue Man
A reliable, crowd-pleasing freshie that punches above its price point. It might be a touch synthetic, but it certainly hits the mark for mass appeal, especially if you're after that Invictus or Dylan Blue vibe without breaking the bank.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 10%
Floral 3% 4%
Fruity 15% 8%
Green 19% 19%
Sweet 19% 17%
Warm 6% 13%
Woody 6% 10%
Earthy 9% 9%
Animalic 3% 5%
Fresh 32% 28%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir EdT
Radical Blue Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Watermelon 100% vs 58%
Only in Radical Blue Man
Lemon Verbena 42%
Shared Notes
Lavender 34% vs 35%
Basil 34% vs 35%
Only in de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
Lemon Verbena 31%
Only in Radical Blue Man
Ginger 29%
Shared Notes
Cashmeran 28% vs 39%
Patchouli 21% vs 30%
Only in de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
Dark Chocolate 31% Coumarin 19%
Only in Radical Blue Man
Tonka Bean 30%

Accords

de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Radical Blue Man
100%
Woody
52%
93%
Ozonic
100%
95%
Aromatic
87%
Aquatic
93%
71%
Chocolate
69%
Sweet
69%
Lavender
63%
Herbal
Musky
50%
Powdery
48%
Citrus
46%
Woody shared
100%
52%
Ozonic shared
93%
100%
95%
Aquatic shared
87%
93%
71%
69%
69%
63%
50%
48%
46%

Performance

de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Radical Blue Man
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and often intimate sillage makes it ideal for everyday casual wear, office settings, and post-gym refresh. The poor longevity reported by many means it's not well-suited for formal events where a lasting impression is key, but the unique scent can work for a close-quarters date.

Radical Blue Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, mass-appealing profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and active settings. While it could work for a relaxed date, its synthetic edge and strong projection might be too much for formal events or enclosed office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
93%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Ozonic, Aquatic, Woody accords and Patchouli, Cashmeran notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
Radical Blue Man
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