Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Eau de Toilette vs Phantom Eau de Parfum
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Phantom EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Clean Shaven's Phantom dupe captures the quirky lavender-apple-vanilla opening that made Paco Rabanne's original stand out from typical fougeres, but the smoky patchouli base that gives real Phantom its lasting depth fades to a thin vanilla note much sooner.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The fresh lavender opening suits mild weather while the vanilla base gives it enough warmth for cooler months too.
Occasions
Easygoing enough for daily casual wear and dates, with a fresh enough profile to just about pass in the office.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, fresh spicy
Adds ambroxan and apple, drops basil and cashmeran
Where to buy
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