de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Eau de Toilette bottle de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Decosta Noir 20 Eau de Parfum bottle Decosta Noir 20

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
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.
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Our Verdict - Decosta Noir 20
This one's a bit of a curveball. You'll either get the dark, aromatic vibe with a hint of juicy fruit, or the whole thing will just scream 'a bit off'. Definitely not a blind buy, eh?
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 6%
Floral 3% 3%
Fruity 15% 15%
Green 19% 20%
Sweet 19% 19%
Warm 6% 6%
Woody 6% 6%
Earthy 9% 9%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 32% 32%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir EdT
Decosta Noir 20 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Watermelon 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Lavender 34% vs 33%
Basil 34% vs 33%
Lemon Verbena 31% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Dark Chocolate 31% vs 25%
Cashmeran 28% vs 25%
Patchouli 21% vs 25%
Coumarin 18% vs 25%

Accords

de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Decosta Noir 20
100%
Woody
100%
95%
Aromatic
98%
93%
Ozonic
66%
87%
Aquatic
62%
84%
Fresh Spicy
80%
81%
Warm Spicy
78%
71%
Chocolate
69%
Sweet
68%
69%
Lavender
66%
Patchouli
66%
63%
Herbal
62%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
95%
98%
Ozonic shared
93%
66%
Aquatic shared
87%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
81%
78%
71%
Sweet shared
69%
68%
Lavender shared
69%
66%
66%
Herbal shared
63%
62%

Performance

de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Decosta Noir 20
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

Decosta Noir 20

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its distinctive woody and sweet profile leans more towards evening and social events, with the heavier base notes making it a bit much for a conservative office. It's unique enough for dates or casual evenings out without being overwhelmingly formal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Basil notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
Decosta Noir 20
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