Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Eau de Toilette vs Velvet Boa Eau de Parfum
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Velvet Boa 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.
Perfume Parlour's budget read of Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Pink Boa, the fizzy 'pink lemonade' berry scent. It nails the tart raspberry-blackcurrant-and-vodka sparkle, but the herbal-basil twist and the woody-incense base read flatter and softer, and it wears weaker than the niche original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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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 bright, fizzy berries and fresh herbs sparkle in spring and summer and feel out of place in the cold.
Occasions
A playful, juicy fruit scent best for casual daytime and dates rather than formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, sweet
Adds amber and bergamot, drops cashmeran and coumarin
Where to buy
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