Is Fragrance World De Costa Pour Femme a dupe of Lacoste?
Lacoste EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2003 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
De Costa Pour Femme EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This early 00s classic, now sadly discontinued in its original form, is a comforting, clean, and effortlessly elegant everyday scent. Despite its often-cited lack of longevity, its unique powdery floral and spicy suede profile continues to win hearts.
De Costa Pour Femme is a woody floral with a powdery heart that’s surprisingly easy to wear. It's an elegant, understated scent that keeps you guessing, definitely a solid everyday choice that won't overwhelm.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive, and subtle character makes it perfect for the office or casual wear. While appreciated for dates, its skin-scent nature means it won't project across a formal event. Many reviews highlight its 'sporty' and 'gym-scent' qualities, making it suitable for active wear.
Seasons
Its woody, powdery and floral composition leans towards spring.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and elegant woody-floral profile make it suitable for daily wear, including the office. While versatile, it might be a bit too understated for truly formal events or active sporty occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Rose, Suede, Cedar
Adds bergamot, drops hibiscus
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work