Always Red Eau de Parfum vs de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Eau de Toilette

Always Red

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Always Red

This is a grown-up gourmand that punches way above its weight - if you can get hold of the original formulation. Forget the dud re-release; the proper stuff is a sexy, rich, plum-praline dream with beast-mode performance that's often compared to Armani Si, but at a fraction of the price. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser and a steal if you find it.

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Our Verdict - de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle

A divisive scent for the young and sweet-toothed, this one splits opinion. Some find it a refreshing, easy-to-wear tropical delight, others dismiss it as fleeting, synthetic, and frankly, a bit childish. If you like fruity candies, you might just love it.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	9%
Floral	29%	27%
Fruity	23%	30%
Green	2%	3%
Sweet	33%	33%
Warm	12%	4%
Woody	9%	11%
Earthy	6%	4%
Animalic	4%	4%
Fresh	10%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Always Red EdP

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle EdT

Notes

Only in Always Red

Plum 41% Blood Orange 30% Passionfruit 29%

Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle

Pineapple 41% Raspberry 31% Mandarin 28%

Shared Notes

Rose 39% vs 30%

Jasmine 33% vs 37%

Only in Always Red

Freesia 27%

Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle

Orris 33%

Shared Notes

Amber 33% vs 25%

Only in Always Red

Praline 38% Mahogany 29%

Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle

Coconut 44% Sandalwood 31%

Accords

Always Red de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle

100%

Sweet

100%

89%

Fruity

98%

Coconut

69%

64%

Amber

47%

Tropical

63%

57%

Citrus

50%

55%

Rose

55%

Floral

54%

Woody

49%

50%

White Floral

45%

Powdery

46%

Fresh

45%

44%

Lactonic

Sweet shared

100%

Fruity shared

89%

98%

Coconut

69%

Amber

64%

Tropical shared

47%

63%

Citrus shared

57%

50%

Rose

55%

Floral

55%

Woody shared

54%

49%

White Floral shared

50%

45%

Powdery

46%

Fresh

45%

Lactonic

44%

Performance

Always Red de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Always Red

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly the original formulation, make it less suitable for office wear. However, the rich, sweet, and sensual profile, combined with its impressive longevity, makes it perfect for alluring date nights or making a statement at formal events. It's too heavy for sport.

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Its low projection and poor longevity make it suitable for office wear, as it won't offend. The fresh and fruity accords also lend themselves well to casual and sport settings, despite some finding it too sweet for active wear. It lacks the sophistication for formal events and the impact for a memorable date.