Lacoste 2013 EDT

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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir opens with Watermelon, settles into a heart of Lavender, Basil, and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, Cashmeran, and Coumarin. Lacoste's Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a divisive wildcard. Some love its unique watermelon-chocolate blend, calling it an underrated gem. Others are left scratching their heads, finding it too light, too fleeting, and not 'noir' enough. Expect compliments if anyone can actually smell it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Warm
  • Fresh
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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and often intimate sillage makes it ideal for everyday casual wear, office settings, and post-gym refresh. The poor longevity reported by many means it's not well-suited for formal events where a lasting impression is key, but the unique scent can work for a close-quarters date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

L.12.12. Noir opens with a surprisingly refreshing watermelon accord, quickly joined by the herbaceous bite of basil and lemon verbena, with lavender adding a clean, aromatic touch. As it settles, a smooth, deep dark chocolate note emerges, grounded by earthy patchouli and the soft, almond-like sweetness of coumarin, all wrapped in a light cashmere embrace. It's a woody aquatic that constantly shifts, revealing new facets from fruity freshness to warm, gourmand depth.

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