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Esencia pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle Esencia pour Homme EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
1988 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic Eau de Toilette bottle Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Esencia pour Homme EDT
A divisive scent for sure: some find it a sublime, verdant forest, while others get nothing but pine cleaner or a dated, earthy mess. Its classic, masculine green-woody character is definitely for the confident wearer who appreciates a hint of old-school charm.
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Our Verdict - Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic EDT
A solid, versatile woody-aromatic that flies under the radar. It's an easy grab when you want to smell good without shouting about it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Esencia pour Homme EDT
Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic EDT

Notes

Accords

Esencia pour Homme Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic
100%
Aromatic
100%
90%
Woody
100%
70%
Fresh Spicy
80%
62%
Green
33%
47%
Conifer
44%
Herbal
47%
46%
Citrus
46%
Earthy
38%
Powdery
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
90%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
80%
Green shared
62%
33%
47%
Herbal shared
44%
47%
46%
Earthy shared
46%
38%
46%

Performance

Esencia pour Homme Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Esencia pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its strong, green-woody aromatic profile leans more towards formal and cooler weather occasions. While some find it versatile, its classic mature masculinity and solid performance make it less ideal for casual sports or daily office wear where discretion might be preferred.

Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean woody-aromatic profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, as it's unlikely to offend. While versatile, its understated nature might be too subtle for formal events or demanding date nights.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Esencia pour Homme EDT
Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic EDT
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