Fragrances inspired by L'Homme Lacoste Eau de Parfum

The original L'Homme Lacoste Lacoste

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for L'Homme Lacoste
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Rhubarb, Quince, Woody Notes

The main difference

Without cedar and orange

What they share

Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Orange, Mandarin, Cedar

The main difference

Adds woody notes, drops akigalawood and amberwood

What they share

Shares 7 of its 13 notes, including Rhubarb, Jasmine, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds almond and cedar, drops lemon and plum

What they share

Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Amber, Pepper

The main difference

Adds almond and cedar, drops bergamot and magnolia

What they share

Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Pepper, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds almond and cedar, drops bergamot and magnolia

What they share

Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Amber, Musk, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds almond and jasmine, drops apple and buriti

What they share

Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Mandarin, Cedar, Ginger

The main difference

Adds almond and jasmine, drops bergamot and lemon

What they share

Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Pepper, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds almond and cedar, drops bergamot and magnolia

Scent profile

L'Homme Lacoste EDP the original Mankind Croc 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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