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Red Croc

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Perfume Parlour Red Croc is an Eau de Parfum. Red Croc opens with Mandarin and Mango, settles into a heart of Pepper, Cardamom, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Black Locust, Woody Notes, and Benzoin. Perfume Parlour's Red Croc carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Lacoste L.12.12. Red - a warm spicy fragrance led by Mango, Mandarin Orange, with fruity depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Inviting
  • Playful
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Red Croc Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge by Lacoste
90%
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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Rouge the original Red Croc inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mango53%
Mandarin47%
Heartas listed
Pepper38%
Cardamom33%
Ginger28%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes38%
Black Locust33%
Benzoin29%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

About

Red Croc is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Lacoste L.12.12. Red. It opens with Mango, Mandarin Orange, leads into a heart of Pepper, Cardamom, Ginger, and dries down to Woody Notes, Black Locust, Benzoin. The overall character is warm spicy with fruity and citrus facets. It is a lighter, more linear interpretation than the original - less of the expensive nuance, but the headline accord comes through clearly for casual everyday wear.

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