de Lacoste L.12.12. White
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Nacre Blanche
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive freshie. While many adore its clean, white floral and grapefruit blend as a perfect budget warm-weather scent, others find it generic, synthetic, and disappointing with truly abysmal performance - a real love-it-or-hate-it affair.
This one's a proper head-turner, a bold, creamy tuberose that's more human than floral. It's a love-it-or-find-it-a-bit-much situation, definitely not for shrinking violets.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 20% |
| Floral | 28% | 29% |
| Fruity | 4% | 5% |
| Green | 10% | 5% |
| Sweet | 13% | 23% |
| Warm | 10% | 10% |
| Woody | 16% | 9% |
| Earthy | 8% | 6% |
| Animalic | 18% | 14% |
| Fresh | 15% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for gym, casual wear, and especially the office where subtlety is key. The poor longevity and projection mentioned by many reviews mean it won't offend in close quarters, but also won't stand out for a formal event or a date.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its potent white floral and leather accords make it too commanding for a typical office environment, though some find it clean enough. It shines brightest on dates and formal evenings due to its bold and alluring character, while its unique freshness means it can work casually during the day.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Tuberose, Citrus accords and Leather, Ylang-Ylang notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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