Is Perfume Parlour Red Croc a dupe of Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge?
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Red Croc EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
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
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Woody Notes, Black Locust, Mandarin
Adds tea
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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