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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic
The sun-drenched patio of an afternoon café where the scent of ripe mango mingles with the soft hum of conversation, creating a moment that feels both casual and luxurious.
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Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle MagneticMid-range · $40–100
44%Similar accords, often for lessRemas · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Lacoste Fragrances and crafted by perfumer Anne Flipo, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic is a Floral Fruity fragrance that seamlessly blends the freshness of citrus with the warmth of vanilla and patchouli. The composition opens with bright notes of clementine and orange, followed by the delicate floral tones of heliotrope and violet leaf. As it settles into its base, rich layers of rose, jasmine, vanilla, tonka bean, and patchouli emerge, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels both familiar and enchanting.
This fragrance blooms best when applied directly on pulse points. The citrus notes are vibrant but fleeting, so it's essential to let the warmer base notes take center stage after about an hour. It pairs well with light layers in spring or summer, where its tropical warmth is most appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic, Lacoste Fragrances
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
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