88%
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Thara Eau de Parfum bottle Thara
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2003
£ Price Tier ££
Lacoste Eau de Parfum bottle Lacoste

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Thara Eau de Parfum
This Baccarat Rouge 540-inspired scent promises a lot but delivers little. If you're a fan of the original, you might appreciate the aroma, but the performance is a serious let-down. You'd be better off looking elsewhere for a proper dupe.
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Our Verdict - Lacoste Eau de Parfum
This early 00s classic, now sadly discontinued in its original form, is a comforting, clean, and effortlessly elegant everyday scent. Despite its often-cited lack of longevity, its unique powdery floral and spicy suede profile continues to win hearts.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 30% 31%
Fruity 3% 9%
Green 3% 6%
Sweet 26% 19%
Warm 25% 17%
Woody 21% 14%
Earthy 7% 7%
Animalic 3% 10%
Fresh 9% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Thara EdP
Lacoste EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Freesia 35% vs 37%
Only in Thara Eau de Parfum
Allspice 65%
Only in Lacoste Eau de Parfum
Pepper 38% Apple 24%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 29% vs 19%
Rose 27% vs 16%
Hibiscus 21% vs 16%
Heliotrope 21% vs 23%
Only in Lacoste Eau de Parfum
Violet 24%
Shared Notes
Incense 40% vs 17%
Sandalwood 31% vs 22%
Cedar 27% vs 17%
Only in Lacoste Eau de Parfum
Suede 29% Labdanum 15%

Accords

Thara Eau de Parfum Lacoste Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
78%
72%
Floral
100%
63%
Powdery
96%
85%
Fresh Spicy
77%
83%
Amber
51%
77%
Smoky
68%
Warm Spicy
63%
67%
Balsamic
Leather
61%
57%
Rose
Musky
57%
Vanilla
47%
Woody shared
100%
78%
Floral shared
72%
100%
Powdery shared
63%
96%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
77%
Amber shared
83%
51%
77%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
63%
67%
61%
57%
57%
47%

Performance

Thara Eau de Parfum Lacoste Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Thara Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its extremely weak projection and poor longevity, Thara is best suited for scenarios where a subtle, close-to-skin scent is preferred, like a casual outing or even the office. It lacks the impact for formal events or a lasting impression on a date.

Lacoste Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive, and subtle character makes it perfect for the office or casual wear. While appreciated for dates, its skin-scent nature means it won't project across a formal event. Many reviews highlight its 'sporty' and 'gym-scent' qualities, making it suitable for active wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
92%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Powdery, Woody accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Thara Eau de Parfum
Lacoste Eau de Parfum
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