Lacoste 2018 EDT

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L'Homme Lacoste Intense

by Michel Girard

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Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Michel Girard. L'Homme Lacoste Intense opens with Quince, Rhubarb, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Pepper, Ginger, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, and Amber. Lacoste's L'Homme Lacoste Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper grower, a 'cheapie but a goodie' that splits the crowd right down the middle on performance. Some get a skin scent in an hour, others an all-day banger. Unique for a mass-appealing scent, but it definitely ticks the 'sweet and youthful' box.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Clean
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L'Homme Lacoste Intense Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, fruity, and slightly sweet profile makes it ideal for casual wear, with enough versatility for office or gym due to its generally moderate projection. While some experience long-lasting performance, its perceived weakness by many makes it less suitable for formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Aqua/Water/Eau, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Citronellol, Benzyl, Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, BHT.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

L'Homme Lacoste Intense bursts open with a vibrant, zingy explosion of rhubarb and bright citrus fruits like grapefruit and orange, creating a tart yet sweet initiation. This playful facade soon mellows, as a warm, spicy core of ginger and a hint of almond emerges, adding a touch of complexity. The drydown reveals a comforting, woody base of vetiver and cedar, softened by amber and a whisper of vanilla, making for a smooth and effortlessly appealing finish.

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