Lacoste 2018 EDP

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Lacoste Intense

by Olivier Cresp

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Lacoste Lacoste Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Olivier Cresp. Lacoste Intense opens with Caramel, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Lacoste's Lacoste Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly divisive scent, Lacoste Intense is either a beloved cozy caramel dream or a frustratingly faint whisper. While some find its subtle warmth irresistible, others are left wondering if it's there at all. If you're after a loud caramel, look elsewhere, this is a 'your skin but better' type of deal, for better or worse.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Lacoste Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Caramel100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood36%
Musk36%
Cedar29%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate projection and soft nature make it excellent for close encounters like dates or casual everyday wear, as well as office environments where strong scents are often unwelcome. The gourmand touch, however, lessens its suitability for formal events, and it's far too gentle for sporty activities.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine a soft, rich caramel melting over delicate rose petals, underpinned by a creamy, clean musk and the grounding presence of sandalwood and cedar. It's a comforting blend, where the sweetness of caramel is tempered by warm woods rather than becoming cloying. The scent sits close, a tender embrace of warmth and understated elegance.

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