L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir

Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. It reads masculine and modern.

The top opens with red berries, basil, pineapple and watermelon, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Lemon vervain and lavender steady the heart. In the base, dark chocolate, coumarin, patchouli and cashmeran take over, and the scent softens into a gourmand sweetness.