de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Eau de Toilette bottle de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 1999
££ Price Tier ££
Dalimania Eau de Parfum bottle Dalimania

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle
A divisive scent for the young and sweet-toothed, this one splits opinion. Some find it a refreshing, easy-to-wear tropical delight, others dismiss it as fleeting, synthetic, and frankly, a bit childish. If you like fruity candies, you might just love it.
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Our Verdict - Dalimania
This is a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand with a serious peach and coconut punch. Expect creamy, sweet warmth that's either utterly addictive or sickly cloying, depending on your skin chemistry and climate. Not for the faint-hearted or those who dislike sweetness.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 7%
Floral 27% 21%
Fruity 30% 28%
Green 3% 5%
Sweet 33% 36%
Warm 4% 5%
Woody 11% 6%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 4% 6%
Fresh 11% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Dalimania EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 37% vs 16%
Rose 30% vs 16%
Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle
Orris 33%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 30% vs 17%
Amber 25% vs 16%
Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle
Coconut 44%

Accords

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Dalimania
100%
Sweet
81%
Lactonic
100%
98%
Fruity
83%
Vanilla
82%
69%
Coconut
78%
46%
Powdery
73%
63%
Tropical
44%
49%
Woody
55%
50%
Citrus
45%
Fresh
Sweet shared
100%
81%
100%
Fruity shared
98%
83%
82%
Coconut shared
69%
78%
Powdery shared
46%
73%
Tropical shared
63%
44%
Woody shared
49%
55%
50%
45%

Performance

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Dalimania
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its low projection and poor longevity make it suitable for office wear, as it won't offend. The fresh and fruity accords also lend themselves well to casual and sport settings, despite some finding it too sweet for active wear. It lacks the sophistication for formal events and the impact for a memorable date.

Dalimania

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, potentially intense character makes it less suitable for formal or office settings, where it could be overpowering. However, its warmth and sensual nature make it a great choice for dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather where it shines without being cloying.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Fruity, Coconut accords and Rose, Coconut notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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