87 community ratings

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Rouge

2011MenModern

5.3/ 10

Community score
87 ratings

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Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Rouge is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days.

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How does it perform?

From 83 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.2 /10

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

Sillage

5.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 25% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Black pepper Cardamom Ginger

Heart notesfirst few hours

Green mango

Rooibos tea

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Acacia wood

Benzoin

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

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

It opens with black pepper, cardamom and ginger, which give it a sharp, warm spice. In the heart, green mango and rooibos tea add a fruity sweetness, while the citrus and floral accents keep it light. Acacia wood and benzoin leave a soft, woody base.

Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and feels quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime and Calvin Klein CK One Red Edition for Him have a close profile.