Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
“Eau de Lacoste L”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a woody, sponsored composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir was launched in 2013 and created by perfumers Claire Liégent and Dominique Ropion, bringing together a blend of fresh and warm accords that make it stand out as a versatile men's fragrance. The composition opens with the vibrant freshness of watermelon and basil, before transitioning into a heart of lavender and verbena, which adds an aromatic and slightly spicy character. The base notes of dark chocolate, cashmeran, patchouli, and coumarin create a rich warmth that grounds the scent, making it both sophisticated and comforting.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to your pulse points; the fresh top notes will fade within an hour but the rich base notes will last through the day. This fragrance is best suited for a range of occasions — from a casual meeting to a formal dinner, where it reads as both modern and lasting.
Claire Liégent
Founding perfumer · 46 fragrances
Claire Liégent was born in the Champagne region and grew up in her father's restaurant, developing an early sensitivity to scent. She trained at ISIPCA from 2007 and apprenticed at Symrise, then worked at IFF and IFF-LMR in Grasse before moving to Takasago, where she has created fragrances for Giorgio Armani, Lancôme, and Yves Saint Laurent, including YSL Y. In 2012 she co-founded the Parisian niche boutique Nose.
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The story behind the bottle.
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself, blending the crispness of morning and the richness of evening.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir, Lacoste Fragrances
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