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Lacoste Essential Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Lacoste Essential Sport EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Avant Eau de Parfum bottle Avant EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacoste Essential Sport EDP
A divisive freshie that some tout as a masterpiece and others find too sharp and synthetic. While it's great for the gym and hot weather, don't expect groundbreaking complexity or a huge price tag.
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Our Verdict - Avant EDP
This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. While some find its smoky take on a classic DNA a bargain, a significant chunk of folks reckon it smells like burnt sausages, dirty campfires, or rotten veg. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're feeling adventurous and have ten quid to spare.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lacoste Essential Sport EDP
Avant EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 36%
Only in Lacoste Essential Sport
Grapefruit 41% Ginger 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 26%
Vetiver 33% vs 43%
Patchouli 31% vs 30%

Accords

Lacoste Essential Sport Avant
100%
Citrus
100%
93%
Fresh Spicy
80%
73%
Aromatic
75%
52%
Woody
60%
58%
Aquatic
Green
58%
54%
Fresh
Earthy
52%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
93%
80%
Aromatic shared
73%
75%
Woody shared
52%
60%
58%
58%
54%
52%

Performance

Lacoste Essential Sport Avant
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacoste Essential Sport

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aquatic, and sporty accords make it an ideal gym or casual summer scent. However, its often sharp citrus opening and average longevity mean it's less suited for formal events or intimate dates.

Avant

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intensely smoky character makes it a bit much for a formal setting or the office, but its fresh, energetic opening suits casual wear and even sport. The divisive nature of the smoke means it's a risky pick for a date, but could work if your date enjoys an unusual smoky scent.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lacoste Essential Sport EDP
Avant EDP
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