74 community ratings

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu

2010MenModern

5.4/ 10

Community score
74 ratings

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with pink grapefruit, leaves and fruits.

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How does it perform?

From 67 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 28% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu smell like?

Pink grapefruit and leaves give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, clary sage, an air accord and orange blossom lighten it. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, Georgywood® and suede settles into a dry, woody footing, with sweet and spicy touches staying in the background.

Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings. Most find it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana K and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Colonia have a close profile.