Fragrances inspired by Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir Eau de Toilette
The original
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
Lacoste
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Cashmeran, Lavender, Basil
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Basil
The main difference
Adds mandarin and melon, drops cashmeran and coumarin
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Basil
The main difference
Adds cucumber and geranium, drops cashmeran and coumarin
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Cashmeran, Patchouli, Coumarin
The main difference
Adds amberwood and apple, drops basil and dark chocolate
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Cashmeran, Lavender, Basil
The main difference
Adds ambrocenide (symrise) and blackcurrant, drops coumarin and dark chocolate
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops basil and cashmeran
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops basil and cashmeran
What they share
Shares 2 of its 19 notes, including Lavender, Watermelon
The main difference
Adds amber and chestnut, drops basil and cashmeran
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Lacoste. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.