Is Perfume Parlour By The Coast a dupe of Lacoste Eau de Lacoste?

Eau de Lacoste EDT

Lacoste   Original Favourite

By The Coast EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Favourite
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2013 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
By The Coast Eau de Parfum bottle By The Coast EDP
£38.00 from
100ml at Amazon UK
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£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau de Lacoste EDT
A pleasant, fresh, and uncomplicated fruity floral that's either a delightful springtime treat or utterly forgettable, depending on your desire for projection and longevity. It's a safe bet for those who prefer subtle scents over statement fragrances.
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Our Verdict - By The Coast EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Eau De Lacoste. Built around Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Flower, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Eau De Lacoste.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Eau de Lacoste EDT A By The Coast EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau de Lacoste EDT
By The Coast EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 45% vs 100%
Vanilla 31% vs 48%
Jasmine 30% vs 27%
Orange Blossom 26% vs 25%
Sandalwood 25% vs 51%
Peru Balsam 21% vs 24%
Only in By The Coast
Rose 23%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 45% vs 100%
Only in Eau de Lacoste
Mandarin 54%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 30% vs 27%
Orange Blossom 26% vs 25%
Only in Eau de Lacoste
Pineapple 43%
Only in By The Coast
Peru Balsam 24% Rose 23%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 31% vs 48%
Sandalwood 25% vs 51%
Only in Eau de Lacoste
Peru Balsam 22% Vetiver 21%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Eau de Lacoste By The Coast
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau de Lacoste

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and light character makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. The lack of strong projection and longevity, however, diminishes its suitability for dates or formal events where a more impactful scent is often desired. It performs well as an 'out of doors' scent, making it suitable for light sport.

By The Coast

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
68%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Peru Balsam, Orange Blossom, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds rose, drops mandarin and pineapple

Where to buy

Eau de Lacoste EDT
By The Coast EDP
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