Lacoste EDP

Lacoste by Olivier Cresp Original
90%

Croc EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Lacoste Eau de Parfum bottle Lacoste EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2003 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Croc Eau de Parfum bottle Croc EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacoste EDP
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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Our Verdict - Croc EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lacoste EDP
Croc EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Freesia 37% vs 53%
Pepper 37% vs 46%
Only in Lacoste
Apple 24%
Shared Notes
Violet 23% vs 18%
Heliotrope 23% vs 27%
Jasmine 19% vs 22%
Rose 16% vs 31%
Only in Lacoste
Hibiscus 17%
Shared Notes
Suede 29% vs 30%
Sandalwood 22% vs 19%
Cedar 17% vs 26%
Incense 17% vs 23%
Only in Lacoste
Labdanum 15%

Accords

Lacoste Croc
100%
Floral
90%
96%
Powdery
54%
78%
Woody
66%
63%
Warm Spicy
78%
61%
Leather
42%
57%
Musky
51%
Amber
47%
Vanilla
Floral shared
100%
90%
Powdery shared
96%
54%
Woody shared
78%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
78%
Leather shared
61%
42%
57%
51%
47%

Performance

Lacoste Croc
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacoste

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.

Croc

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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 floral, powdery, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lacoste EDP
Croc EDP
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