Lacoste Eau de Parfum vs Midnight Noir 24 Eau de Parfum
Lacoste EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2003 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Midnight Noir 24 EDP
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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.
Midnight Noir 24 leans on the same sweet vanilla-fruit-floral profile that made YSL Black Opium a modern pillar, though it swaps the original's signature coffee note for a softer, more generically sweet finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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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
Sweet vanilla-fruity-floral composition with a warm base suits cooler months best.
Occasions
Sweet and noticeable enough for dates and casual evenings, too much for office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean floral, woody, musky
Adds aldehydes and bergamot, drops apple and freesia
Where to buy
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