Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette) Dupes and Similar Scents
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette): Bargello 535. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources; they do not mean the scent is identical. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: La Rive Especial (60% note/accord overlap), Ocean Pacific OP Black (60%), Renato Balestra Colonia Classica (56%).
Coded dupes
| Dupe | Gender | Source confidence | Source | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargello 535 | Men | Several independent sources | eylem.com Oct 26, 2026 | Which perfume is it a dupe of? |
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
60% matchLa Rive Especial
La Rive
60% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Black pepper, Rose, Sandalwood
60% matchOcean Pacific OP Black
Ocean Pacific
60% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Tangerine, Tomato leaf, Black pepper, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Woody notes
56% matchRenato Balestra Colonia Classica
Renato Balestra · 2012
56% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
56% matchCuba Milestone
Cuba · 2020
56% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Rose, Patchouli
53% matchAlterra Natural Spirit Eau Fraîche
Alterra · 2009
53% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
53% matchMalin + Goetz Cannabis (Eau de Parfum)
Malin + Goetz · 2017
53% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Black pepper, Patchouli, Sandalwood
52% matchEisenberg Secret VII - Écho Lumineux
Eisenberg · 2024
52% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
52% matchFragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette)
Fragonard
52% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
51% matchCreed Aventus for Her
Creed · 2016
51% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
51% matchTom Daxon Sicilian Wood
Tom Daxon · 2013
51% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tangerine, Sandalwood
51% matchAfnan Perfumes Supremacy in Heaven
Afnan Perfumes · 2018
51% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Sandalwood, Woody notes
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette) | Original | No data | No data | 5.9/10 (174 votes) | 5.6/10 (164 votes) |
| La Rive Especial | Similar original | 60% | Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Black pepper, Rose, Sandalwood | No data | No data |
| Ocean Pacific OP Black | Similar original | 60% | Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Tangerine, Tomato leaf, Black pepper, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Woody notes | No data | No data |
| Renato Balestra Colonia Classica | Similar original | 56% | Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood | No data | No data |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette)?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette): Bargello 535: several independent sources.
Which perfume smells closest to Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette)?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is La Rive Especial (60%). Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Black pepper, Rose, Sandalwood. Other close alternatives: Ocean Pacific OP Black (60%), Renato Balestra Colonia Classica (56%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight). It does not mean the scent is identical.
Dupe matches were last checked on October 26, 2026.