L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum bottle L'Homme Lacoste
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2017 Year 2004
££ Price Tier ££
Brit Red Eau de Parfum bottle Brit Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum
A perfectly pleasant, versatile citrus-woody number. It's not reinventing the wheel and performance might be a bit meh for some, but if you want an easy-reach, inoffensive daily driver, this budget-friendly gem is a solid bet. Just don't go in expecting a beast.
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Our Verdict - Brit Red Eau de Parfum
This discontinued gem is a festive, unique, and polarising treat. Expect a bold, tart rhubarb opening that either delights or divides, mellowing into a sweet, spicy vanilla that evokes warm, cozy Christmas memories for its fervent fans.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 11%
Floral 8% 18%
Fruity 13% 11%
Green 5% 8%
Sweet 26% 32%
Warm 19% 15%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 6% 10%
Animalic 6% 2%
Fresh 15% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Homme Lacoste EdP
Brit Red EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 28% vs 29%
Rhubarb 25% vs 44%
Only in L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum
Orange 25% Quince 21%
Only in Brit Red Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 26%
Shared Notes
Ginger 31% vs 39%
Only in L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum
Almond 26% Pepper 23% Jasmine 20%
Only in Brit Red Eau de Parfum
Rose 31% Patchouli 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 22% vs 43%
Only in L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum
Woody 22% Cedar 20% Musk 18% Amber 18%
Only in Brit Red Eau de Parfum
Benzoin 33% Sandalwood 24%

Accords

L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum Brit Red Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
66%
51%
Vanilla
100%
88%
Fruity
86%
55%
Green
84%
78%
Sweet
67%
72%
Fresh Spicy
66%
48%
Aromatic
67%
64%
Woody
Amber
58%
51%
Fresh
54%
50%
Almond
Citrus shared
100%
66%
Vanilla shared
51%
100%
Fruity shared
88%
86%
Green shared
55%
84%
Sweet shared
78%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
66%
Aromatic shared
48%
67%
64%
58%
Fresh shared
51%
54%
50%

Performance

L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum Brit Red Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, inoffensive citrus and woody accords, combined with moderate projection and longevity, make it ideal for office and casual wear. While not explicitly a 'sport' fragrance, its clean profile lends well to active wear, but it's generally too understated for formal events or a standout date night scent.

Brit Red Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong projection and gourmand notes make it quite present, pushing it away from office wear. However, its warming sweetness and sophisticated oriental character lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, particularly in colder weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fruity, Sweet accords and Jasmine, Rhubarb notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum
Brit Red Eau de Parfum
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