Fragrances inspired by Lacoste Eau de Parfum

The original Lacoste Lacoste

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Lacoste
ScentArt fingerprint for De Costa Pour Femme
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Rose, Apple, Suede

The main difference

Adds bergamot, drops hibiscus

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Suede, Cedar

The main difference

Without apple and hibiscus

Our verdict

While both share a powdery, floral, and musky DNA, Lacoste offers a unique spicy suede note, while Coastal Pour Femme leans into a fresher, cleaner musk.

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Hibiscus, Cedar

The main difference

Adds allspice and ambrette, drops apple and incense

Choose Coastal Pour Femme when

You want a fragrance that lasts longer.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and musk, drops apple and cedar

What they share

Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops apple and cedar

What they share

Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Apple, Violet

The main difference

Adds amber and cardamom, drops cedar and freesia

Scent profile

Lacoste EDP the original De Costa Pour Femme EDP inspired by

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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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