Old Skool EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| - | Year | 2016 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic EDT
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of John Varvatos Vintage - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pepper, Wormwood, Basil, with aromatic depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its warm spicy, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
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Occasions
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.
Both lean aromatic, woody, green
Similar character via different notes
Where to buy
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