Fragrances inspired by Lacoste Live Eau de Toilette

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ScentArt fingerprint for Lacoste Live
ScentArt fingerprint for Residing For Men
91%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Green Notes, Lime, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds aquatic, drops rain

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Green Notes, Lime, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds aquatic and saffron, drops rain

What they share

Very similar olfactory profile and scent character

The main difference

Adds bergamot and galbanum, drops green notes and guaiac wood

What they share

Shares 1 of its 16 notes, including Lime

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops green notes and guaiac wood

What they share

Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Lime

The main difference

Adds bitter orange and lemon blossom, drops green notes and guaiac wood

What they share

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Rain

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops green notes and guaiac wood

What they share

Very similar olfactory profile and scent character

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops green notes and guaiac wood

What they share

Very similar olfactory profile and scent character

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and amber, drops green notes and guaiac wood

Scent profile

Lacoste Live EDT the original Residing For Men 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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