The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and citrus. Grapefruit and rosemary at the top, ylang-ylang and tuberose in the middle and Virginia cedar and suede at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Lacoste Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc EDT
Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Will people notice Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be and Clive Christian No 1 spread further.
Other Lacoste perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Lacoste, Pour Femme and Red Style In Play.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like ylang-ylang and Virginia cedar. Less obvious notes include cardamom and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.77 out of 5.
How long Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be and Clive Christian No 1 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like Virginia cedar and suede are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2021 and 2022.
If you like Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc, try these
Similar picks to try: Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Limited Edition (9 shared notes), Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be (6 shared notes), Clive Christian No 1 (5 shared notes) and Clive Christian No1 Masculine (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Limited Edition starts from €45.
Perfume comparisons
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Quick answers
When did Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc come out?
It came out in 2011.
Is Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc expensive?
It is mid priced: about €111 in Europe.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.