Lacoste 2011 EDT

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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. White

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Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. White is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. White opens with Grapefruit, Cardamom, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Suede, Leather, Cedar, and Vetiver. Lacoste's Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. White carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive freshie. While many adore its clean, white floral and grapefruit blend as a perfect budget warm-weather scent, others find it generic, synthetic, and disappointing with truly abysmal performance - a real love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Calm
  • Cozy
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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. White 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for gym, casual wear, and especially the office where subtlety is key. The poor longevity and projection mentioned by many reviews mean it won't offend in close quarters, but also won't stand out for a formal event or a 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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. White dives in with a zesty, almost creamy grapefruit punch, cleverly spiced by cardamom and a hint of herbal rosemary. As it settles, a smooth, creamy yellow floral heart emerges with ylang-ylang and tuberose, lending a somewhat sweet, 'laundry fresh' feel. The base offers a soft suede, grounding the florals with subtle woods and vetiver, though often it's too fleeting to truly appreciate the depth.

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