The smell in short
The first thing you smell is green notes and finger lime. The heart brings eucalyptus and cardamom. On the skin it settles into pine tree and cedar. Overall it smells woody and green.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
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
Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc EDT in detail
L.12.12 Blanc EDT is made by Lacoste. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
L.12.12 Blanc sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
L.12.12 Blanc price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla and Xerjoff Join The Club 40 Knots.
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, Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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 green side keeps it clean and easy.
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Longevity 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. Creed Royal Mayfair and Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like pine tree and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2011 and 2022.
If you like L.12.12 Blanc, try these
Similar picks to try: Creed Royal Mayfair (3 shared notes), Imaginary Authors Every Storm A Serenade (3 shared notes), Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla (3 shared notes) and Xerjoff Join The Club 40 Knots (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Creed Royal Mayfair starts from €35.
Quick answers
Who would like L.12.12 Blanc?
People who enjoy woody and green smells.
Can women wear L.12.12 Blanc?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2021.