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Orchidée Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle Orchidée Vanille EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2009 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic Eau de Toilette bottle de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Orchidée Vanille EDP
This is a lovely vanilla-focused scent, but don't expect it to shout. It's a soft, elegant whisper that many adore, though some find its understated nature frustrating for the price.
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Our Verdict - de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic EDT
This one is a divisive little fruit bomb. Some adore its sweet, tropical embrace, while others find it a cloying, headache-inducing mess. If you're after a loud, vanilla-laden mango dream, you're in for a treat; otherwise, approach with caution.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Orchidée Vanille EDP
de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic EDT

Notes

Only in Orchidée Vanille
Mandarin 55% Litchi 45%
Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic
Mango 44% Clementine 30% Orange 26%
Shared Notes
Rose 27% vs 23%
Only in Orchidée Vanille
Violet 37% Almond 36%
Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic
Heliotrope 28% Violet Leaf 25% Jasmine 23%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 43% vs 38%
Tonka Bean 33% vs 34%
Only in Orchidée Vanille
Cedar 23%
Only in de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic
Patchouli 27%

Accords

Orchidée Vanille de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic
100%
Vanilla
100%
61%
Sweet
92%
Tropical
81%
49%
Fruity
76%
47%
Citrus
69%
62%
Powdery
56%
51%
Almond
Terpenic
46%
45%
Amber
Patchouli
45%
Floral
44%
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
61%
92%
81%
Fruity shared
49%
76%
Citrus shared
47%
69%
Powdery shared
62%
56%
51%
46%
45%
45%
44%

Performance

Orchidée Vanille de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Orchidée Vanille

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate projection and gentle aura make it perfect for office wear or casual daily use without offending. While elegant enough for a date, its lack of projection makes it less suitable for formal events where a more impactful fragrance might be desired. It's definitely not a sport scent.

de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its prominent sweetness and tropical fruity notes make it too bold for a formal office setting. However, its vibrant scent is perfect for casual outings and can be quite captivating for a date, especially in warmer weather.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, powdery, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Orchidée Vanille EDP
de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic EDT
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