# 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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/lacoste-essential-eau-de-toilette

## Coded dupes

- [Bargello 535](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/kod/bargello-535) — Several independent sources; Source: [eylem.com](https://eylem.com/makale/bargello-en-iyi-erkek-parfumu-kodu-0-13) (2026-10-26)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [La Rive Especial](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/la-rive-especial) — 60% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Black pepper, Rose, Sandalwood
- [Ocean Pacific OP Black](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/ocean-pacific-op-black) — 60% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Tangerine, Tomato leaf, Black pepper, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Woody notes
- [Renato Balestra Colonia Classica](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/renato-balestra-colonia-classica) — 56% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
- [Cuba Milestone](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/cuba-milestone) — 56% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Rose, Patchouli
- [Alterra Natural Spirit Eau Fraîche](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/alterra-natural-spirit-eau-fraiche) — 53% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
- [Malin + Goetz Cannabis (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/malin-goetz-cannabis-eau-de-parfum) — 53% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Black pepper, Patchouli, Sandalwood
- [Téo Cabanel Hegoa](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/teo-cabanel-hegoa) — 53% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Woody notes
- [Eisenberg Secret VII - Écho Lumineux](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/eisenberg-secret-vii-echo-lumineux) — 52% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
- [Fragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/fragonard-concerto-eau-de-toilette) — 52% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
- [Creed Aventus for Her](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/creed-aventus-for-her) — 51% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
- [Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/tom-daxon-sicilian-wood) — 51% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Tangerine, Sandalwood
- [Afnan Perfumes Supremacy in Heaven](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/afnan-perfumes-supremacy-in-heaven) — 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.