de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dark Times For Men EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Lacoste L.12.12 Noir. Dark Times reproduces the signature fresh watermelon opening over a cocoa-cashmeran base, but renders the original's smooth aromatic blend flatter, with the watermelon louder and the warm chocolate drydown thinner.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The fresh watermelon and aromatic herbs make it ideal for spring and summer, still wearable into autumn.
Occasions
Clean and crowd-pleasing, it suits casual daytime and office wear with enough warmth for a date.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, warm spicy
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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