de Lacoste L.12.12. White Eau de Toilette vs Tuberoza Eau de Parfum

de Lacoste L.12.12. White

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2011	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

Tuberoza

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Lacoste L.12.12. White Eau de Toilette

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.

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Our Verdict - Tuberoza Eau de Parfum

This one isn't for the faint of heart, it's a Tuberose bomb through and through. If you love a massive white floral with serious presence, you'll be set. If you're on the fence about tuberose, prepare for a challenge - some find it intoxicating, others a full-on headache.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	7%
Floral	28%	41%
Fruity	4%	3%
Green	10%	14%
Sweet	13%	24%
Warm	10%	8%
Woody	16%	13%
Earthy	8%	7%
Animalic	18%	14%
Fresh	15%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

de Lacoste L.12.12. White EdT

Tuberoza EdP

Notes

Only in de Lacoste L.12.12. White Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit 47% Rosemary 28% Cardamom 25%

Only in Tuberoza Eau de Parfum

Ylang-Ylang 28% Orange Blossom 25% Artemisia 24% Orange 22%

Shared Notes

Tuberose 48% vs 33%

Only in de Lacoste L.12.12. White Eau de Toilette

Ylang-Ylang 52%

Only in Tuberoza Eau de Parfum

Gardenia 25% Jasmine 22% Marigold 20%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 23% vs 26%

Only in de Lacoste L.12.12. White Eau de Toilette

Cedar 27% Suede 27% Leather 23%

Only in Tuberoza Eau de Parfum

Musk 26% Amber 26% Sandalwood 23%

Accords

de Lacoste L.12.12. White Eau de Toilette Tuberoza Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

48%

66%

White Floral

100%

91%

Citrus

91%

Aromatic

50%

81%

Yellow Floral

46%

75%

Tuberose

62%

68%

Fresh Spicy

62%

Leather

55%

Sweet

49%

51%

Animalic

50%

Herbal

45%

Woody shared

100%

48%

White Floral shared

66%

100%

Citrus

91%

Aromatic shared

91%

50%

Yellow Floral shared

81%

46%

Tuberose shared

75%

62%

Fresh Spicy

68%

Leather

62%

Sweet shared

55%

49%

Animalic shared

51%

50%

Herbal

45%

Performance

de Lacoste L.12.12. White Eau de Toilette Tuberoza Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

de Lacoste L.12.12. White Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

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.

Tuberoza Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, Tuberoza is too intense for office wear, where it might overwhelm colleagues. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events, leaving a memorable, elegant trail. Casual wear is possible with light application, but its strength makes it generally unsuitable for active sports.