Mandarin OrangeOpens with
GingerHeart
VanillaDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2018 →
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Lacoste Fragrances · Sold as masculine
L'Homme Lacoste
The energy of a bustling city street where the crisp freshness of citrus blends seamlessly with the warm spices and woody notes of an urban landscape, capturing the essence of contemporary sophistication.
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L'Homme LacosteMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessPlay · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
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HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Lacoste Fragrances and crafted by perfumer Michel Girard, L'Homme Lacoste is a Woody Spicy fragrance that embodies the brand's signature blend of elegance and freshness. The composition opens with bright citrus notes from mandarin orange and sweet orange, which are complemented by the subtle tartness of rhubarb and quince. These fresh top notes give way to a heart of ginger and black pepper, adding a spicy warmth that cuts through the sweetness. The base layers in woody and green accords, with cedar, musk, and vanilla rounding out the scent with an earthy, comforting finish.
One or two sprays to the pulse points is sufficient — the fresh citrus opening fades within an hour but the spicy and woody base notes carry through the day. Best for daytime wear when you want a scent that's bright without being overpowering.
Fig. 01 — L'Homme Lacoste, Lacoste Fragrances
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Michel Girard
A Grasse childhood, a global careerBorn in 1957 and raised in Grasse, Michel Girard graduated from Lycée Fénelon in 1974 and built his early career at Robertet before becoming a Senior Perfumer at Quest International in 1986.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 9%.