Is Perfume Parlour Croc a dupe of Lacoste?
Lacoste EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2003 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Croc EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lacoste
- Croc
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Lacoste - a floral fragrance led by Freesia, Pepper, with warm spicy 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Suede, Cedar
Without apple and hibiscus
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$23.09 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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Best Value
$32.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 3.0 fl oz (90 ml) - $10.83/fl oz
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Croc EDP
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