Lacoste 1996 EDP

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Booster

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Lacoste Booster is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996. Booster opens with Orange, Grapefruit, Mint, and Eucalyptus, settles into a heart of Allspice, Lavender, Nutmeg, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Lacoste's Booster carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Lacoste Booster is a divisive, nostalgic throwback. Some find its bracing, minty freshness a unique and uplifting experience, perfect for summer. Others are less impressed, describing it as synthetic, dated, or even smelling like toothpaste. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following.
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Booster Eau de Parfum 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its sharp, invigorating profile and reputation as a 'booster' or 'post-gym' scent make it ideal for sport and very casual wear. The strong aromatic and camphor notes, however, might be too assertive for formal events or intimate dates, and some office environments.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, WATER, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, FARNESOL, BENZYL BENZOATE,

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine a brisk morning jolt: sharp grapefruit and orange lead a charge of cool eucalyptus and spearmint, instantly invigorating. This aromatic freshness evolves with basil and spicy pimiento, adding an unexpected warmth, before settling into a clean, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, and cedar. It's a green, camphorous cocktail that's anything but subtle.

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