Kars Eau de Parfum vs Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge Eau de Toilette
Kars EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2019 | Year | 2012 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
Kars channels Nishane's Ani with its zesty ginger-and-citrus opening melting into a creamy vanilla, rose and woody base. That spicy-woody crowd-pleaser character comes through, though it projects softer and reads flatter than the powerhouse original.
This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. Some love the fruity, spicy vibe; others find it a generic, synthetic mess that just doesn't last. Don't expect a groundbreaking scent, but for a cheap thrill it might just do the trick.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The spicy-woody creamy vanilla profile is built for autumn and winter and feels heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Warm and versatile, it suits evenings, dates and casual wear and is restrained enough for the office.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, fruity, and spicy accords make it suitable for casual wear and sports, as many users attested to using it for the gym or everyday tasks. The moderate sillage and longevity prevent it from being ideal for formal settings or highly professional office environments, though some found it acceptable for daily office use.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean sweet, woody, warm spicy
Adds black locust and mandarin, drops ambergris and bergamot
Where to buy
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