Play Eau de Parfum vs L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum

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View Liquid → Play EDP

View Liquid → L'Homme Lacoste EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Play EDP

If it's good enough for Michael Jordan, it's good enough for us. Lattafa Play is a fresh, fruity charmer that's surprisingly sophisticated for its price point.

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Our Verdict - L'Homme Lacoste EDP

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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Play EDP

L'Homme Lacoste EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 27% vs 28%

Only in Play

Ginger 45% Lemon 27%

Only in L'Homme Lacoste

Rhubarb 26% Orange 25% Quince 21%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 18% vs 19%

Only in Play

Rhubarb 33% Plum 30% Violet 19%

Only in L'Homme Lacoste

Ginger 31% Almond 26% Pepper 23%

Shared Notes

Woody 35% vs 21%

Amber 35% vs 17%

Musk 29% vs 17%

Only in L'Homme Lacoste

Vanilla 23% Cedar 20%

Accords

Play L'Homme Lacoste

100%

Fruity

88%

74%

Citrus

100%

61%

Sweet

78%

70%

Fresh Spicy

72%

47%

Woody

64%

61%

Green

55%

58%

Fresh

51%

56%

Aromatic

48%

Vanilla

51%

Almond

50%

47%

Amber

Fruity shared

100%

88%

Citrus shared

74%

100%

Sweet shared

61%

78%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

72%

Woody shared

47%

64%

Green shared

61%

55%

Fresh shared

58%

51%

Aromatic shared

56%

48%

Vanilla

51%

Almond

50%

Amber

47%

Performance

Play L'Homme Lacoste

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Play

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Built on fruity, citrus and fresh spicy - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and sports, while still being office-appropriate without offending. It's lively enough for a date but perhaps struggles for very formal settings given its playful character.

L'Homme Lacoste

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.