Fragrances inspired by L.12.12 Blanc Eau de Toilette
The original
L.12.12 Blanc
Lacoste
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- L.12.12 Blanc
- No.227 Blanc For Him
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds cardamom and rosemary, drops ambroxan and apple
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds cardamom and leather, drops ambroxan and apple
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Ambroxan, Vetiver, Cedar
The main difference
Adds citrus and elemi, drops apple and ginger
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Ambroxan, Vetiver, Cedar
The main difference
Adds citrus and elemi, drops apple and ginger
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Ginger
The main difference
Adds incense and iso e super, drops ambroxan and apple
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Ambroxan, Vetiver, Ginger
The main difference
Adds amberwood and green notes, drops apple and cedar
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.