What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Bergamot and tangerine at the top, rose and pepper in the middle and patchouli and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Lacoste Essential Collector Edition 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
Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Collector Edition EDC in detail
Lacoste Essential Collector Edition EDC comes from Lacoste Fragrances. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Is Lacoste Essential Collector Edition long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Jaguar and Xerjoff Xj Renaissance last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Lacoste Essential Collector Edition
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like rose and patchouli. Less obvious notes include cassia. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Jaguar and Dior Gris Dior but less than Xerjoff Xj Renaissance.
Other Lacoste Fragrances perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Match Point Cologne, L.12.12 Eau de Parfum Blanc Edition Limitee Roland Garros and Lacoste Pour Femme Intense.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Xerjoff Xj Renaissance and Ulric De Varens Varensia spread further.
Lacoste Essential Collector Edition dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Jaguar (5 shared notes), Xerjoff Xj Renaissance (4 shared notes), Dior Gris Dior (5 shared notes) and Ulric De Varens Varensia (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ulric De Varens Varensia starts from €18.
Quick answers
Can I wear Lacoste Essential Collector Edition to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Lacoste Essential Collector Edition?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2008.