Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc by Lacoste is a masculine-leaning eau de toilette from 2011 in the budget price tier. It opens with grapefruit, rosemary and cardamom, moves into ylang-ylang and tuberose and dries down to cedarwood, suede and vetiver. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
Rosemary Sharp, camphorous herb. Bracing and clean, borders on medicinal.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.

Heart

Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.

Dry-down

Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Suede Soft, powdery leather. Much gentler than the real thing.
Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.

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