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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Patchouli EDP
A patchouli for the modern minimalist, this one is clean, transparent, and quietly confident. It's universally loved by those who appreciate a refined take on a classic. No earthiness, just pure chic.
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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
Patchouli EDP
Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Juniper 23% vs 29%
Only in Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic
Bamboo 38% Artemisia 32%
Only in Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic
Violet 38% Tea 32% Geranium 30%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 43% vs 37%
Amber 29% vs 32%
Only in Patchouli
Cedar 27%
Only in Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic
Vetiver 30%

Accords

Patchouli Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic
100%
Woody
100%
80%
Aromatic
100%
79%
Fresh Spicy
80%
75%
Patchouli
69%
Green
33%
68%
Amber
62%
Powdery
46%
58%
Balsamic
57%
Earthy
38%
Herbal
47%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
80%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
79%
80%
75%
Green shared
69%
33%
68%
Powdery shared
62%
46%
58%
Earthy shared
57%
38%
47%

Performance

Patchouli Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Patchouli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, woody-aromatic profile and transparent nature make it highly suitable for the office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While elegant, it's perhaps too subtle for a grand formal event and definitely not for sport.

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
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Patchouli EDP
Eau de Lacoste Pour Homme L.12.12 Magnetic EDT
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