Challenge EDT

Lacoste   Original
90%
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Challenge Eau de Toilette bottle Challenge EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year 2009
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Challenge EDT
This one's a mixed bag, offering an initial burst of zest that divides opinion. Some celebrate its clean, fresh simplicity, while others are less impressed by its fleeting nature and generic scent profile. It's a 'your mileage may vary' situation, so try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Dare For Men EDP
A budget take on Lacoste Challenge, Dare nails the zesty citrus-and-ginger opening over a lavender-and-woods base. As an EDP it carries a fraction more body than the famously light, fast-fading original, while keeping the energetic, youthful character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Challenge EDT
Dare For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 40% vs 37%
Bergamot 25% vs 32%
Only in Challenge
Tangerine 34%
Only in Dare For Men
Orange 30%
Shared Notes
Ginger 41% vs 35%
Lavender 29% vs 35%
Only in Challenge
Violet Leaf 28%
Only in Dare For Men
Rosewood 28%
Shared Notes
Teak 54% vs 52%
Ebony 45% vs 48%

Accords

Challenge Dare For Men
100%
Citrus
85%
47%
Aromatic
75%
45%
Fresh
70%
51%
Woody
60%
Fougere
45%
Citrus shared
100%
85%
Aromatic shared
47%
75%
Fresh shared
45%
70%
Woody shared
51%
60%
45%

Performance

Challenge Dare For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Challenge

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 and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sports wear, especially in warmer weather, with many reviews noting it's perfect post-shower or for the gym. However, its often-criticised poor longevity and subtle sillage make it less ideal for formal events or dates where more presence is desired.

Dare For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The bright citrus and aromatic freshness suit spring and summer, with enough woody warmth to carry into autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

A clean, energetic fresh fougere that suits casual daily, office and gym wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Challenge EDT
Dare For Men EDP
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