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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge Eau de Toilette bottle Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Red Croc Eau de Parfum bottle Red Croc EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Red Croc EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Lacoste L.12.12. Red - a warm spicy fragrance led by Mango, Mandarin Orange, with fruity depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge EDT
Red Croc EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mango 35% vs 53%
Mandarin 29% vs 46%
Only in Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge
Tea 35%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 33% vs 33%
Pepper 33% vs 38%
Ginger 32% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Black Locust 35% vs 33%
Woody 34% vs 38%
Benzoin 30% vs 28%

Accords

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge Red Croc
100%
Fruity
78%
98%
Tropical
94%
Warm Spicy
90%
91%
Smoky
89%
Sweet
89%
Citrus
66%
68%
Herbal
62%
Woody
54%
Amber
42%
Fruity shared
100%
78%
98%
Warm Spicy shared
94%
90%
91%
89%
Citrus shared
89%
66%
68%
Woody shared
62%
54%
42%

Performance

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge Red Croc
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

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.

Red Croc

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, fruity, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge EDT
Red Croc EDP
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