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| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
de Lacoste L.12.12. White
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a quiet charmer, a fresh and spicy floral that consistently earns compliments. It's an energetic mood-booster, perfect for everyday wear, though some find its spiciness a tad much for warmer climes.
This one's a divisive freshie. While many adore its clean, white floral and grapefruit blend as a perfect budget warm-weather scent, others find it generic, synthetic, and disappointing with truly abysmal performance - a real love-it-or-hate-it affair.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 14% |
| Floral | 21% | 28% |
| Fruity | 6% | 4% |
| Green | 9% | 10% |
| Sweet | 20% | 13% |
| Warm | 19% | 10% |
| Woody | 11% | 16% |
| Earthy | 7% | 8% |
| Animalic | 6% | 18% |
| Fresh | 17% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and subtly spiced nature makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear, as many reviews highlight its non-offensive character. While it has an elegant touch, it leans more towards daytime and informal settings than formal evening events, with moderate longevity and sillage contributing to its versatility.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for gym, casual wear, and especially the office where subtlety is key. The poor longevity and projection mentioned by many reviews mean it won't offend in close quarters, but also won't stand out for a formal event or a date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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