Is Fragrance World Decosta Essence Sport a dupe of Lacoste Essential Sport?

Lacoste Essential Sport EDP

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Decosta Essence Sport EDP

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Lacoste Essential Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Lacoste Essential Sport EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Decosta Essence Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Decosta Essence Sport EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacoste Essential Sport EDP
A divisive freshie that some tout as a masterpiece and others find too sharp and synthetic. While it's great for the gym and hot weather, don't expect groundbreaking complexity or a huge price tag.
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Our Verdict - Decosta Essence Sport EDP
This is a clean, everyday banger, punching far above its weight for the price. It's safe, versatile, and an absolute no-brainer for those who want to smell good without breaking the bank.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Lacoste Essential Sport EDP A Decosta Essence Sport EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lacoste Essential Sport EDP
Decosta Essence Sport EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 40% vs 40%
Rain 35% vs 23%
Musk 34% vs 44%
Bergamot 33% vs 40%
Vetiver 33% vs 33%
Patchouli 31% vs 22%
Ginger 25% vs 20%
Juniper 23% vs 23%
Geranium 20% vs 26%
Nutmeg 20% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Grapefruit 40% vs 40%
Bergamot 33% vs 40%
Ginger 25% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Rain 35% vs 23%
Juniper 23% vs 23%
Geranium 20% vs 26%
Nutmeg 20% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 44%
Vetiver 33% vs 33%
Patchouli 31% vs 22%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Lacoste Essential Sport Decosta Essence Sport
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacoste Essential Sport

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aquatic, and sporty accords make it an ideal gym or casual summer scent. However, its often sharp citrus opening and average longevity mean it's less suited for formal events or intimate dates.

Decosta Essence Sport

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office environments, and sports. While not a formal showstopper, it's pleasant enough for a relaxed date night. The moderate sillage ensures it's never overpowering.

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.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Juniper, Patchouli

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Lacoste Essential Sport EDP
Decosta Essence Sport EDP

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Lacoste Essential Sport EDP

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Decosta Essence Sport EDP

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