The Lacoste brand is named after a French tennis player called Rene Lacoste. In 1927 Lacoste created a polo shirt (which the brand is now famous for), he named the polo shirt L.12.12.
Although slightly confusing, L.12.12. is a code; L means Lacoste, 1 represents the material used, 2 means short sleeves, and 12 is the number of versions which he made before the final version.
There are both men’s and women’s Lacoste fragrances named L.12.12. This article reviews each of the women’s fragrances, explains what they smell like and where to buy them.
| Perfume | Release | Fragrance Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Elegant | 2015 | Lily-of-the-valley, Mimosa, Citrus |
| Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Natural | 2015 | Pineapple, Raspberry, Coconut |
| Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling | 2015 | Cotton Candy |
| Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic | 2016 | Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Violet, Mango |
| Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Eau Fraiche | 2018 | Grapefruit, Magnolia, Pink Pepper |
| Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle French Panache | 2019 | Blackcurrant, Champagne |
| L.12.12 Eau de Parfum Rose For Her | 2021 | Rose, Musk |
| L.12.12 Eau de Toilette Rose Eau Fraiche For Her | 2022 | Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Cedar Wood |
Table of Contents
- Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Elegant
- Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Natural
- Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling
- Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic
- Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Eau Fraiche
- Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle French Panache
- Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Rose for Her
- L.12.12 Eau de Toilette Rose Eau Fraiche For Her
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Elegant
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Elegant is a simple Lily-of-the-valley fragrance with green Mimosa notes and a fresh citrus top note.
There is only a 90ml size of Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Elegant and its and Eau de Toilette.
This is a light, inoffensive fragrance ideal for work.
In the UK & Europe you can buy Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Elegant at Escentual. In the US it’s available at Amazon and Walmart.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Natural
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Natural is very different to Elegant. This is a fruity floral Coconut fragrance which encompasses the tropical notes of summer. Pineapple, Raspberry and Orange create a fruit cocktail which mixes with Coconut and a floral heart.
In the UK & Europe you can buy Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Natural at Escentual. In the US it’s available at Amazon and Walmart.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling is a light, sugary Cotton Candy fragrance. Unfortunately, the lasting power is very poor; this is a fragrance for someone who is looking for a very light perfume.
In the UK & Europe you can buy Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling at Escentual. In the US it’s available at Amazon and Walmart.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic
Sweet Vanilla and Tonka Bean make Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic much stronger than the previous releases in the range. It also helps that Magnetic is an Eau de Parfum so the concentration is stronger. There are Orange and Mango top notes and a Violet and Heliotrope heart which really help give the fragrance layers and lasting power.
In the UK & Europe you can buy Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magneticat Escentual. In the US it’s available at Amazon and Walmart.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Eau Fraiche
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Eau Fraiche is a light Grapefruit fragrance. A delicate Magnolia and Musk adds elegance while a Pink Pepper note gives the perfume some body.
I think Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Eau Fraiche is a good, cheaper alternative to Change Chance Eau Tendre or Fraiche.
In the UK & Europe you can buy Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Eau Fraiche at Escentual. In the US it’s available at Amazon and Walmart.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle French Panache
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle French Panache reminds me a bit of the discontinued Nina Ricci Ricci Ricci. Its a Champagne and Blackcurrant scent which is slightly sour like Rhubarb.
Personally, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle French Panache is my favourite in the range because I find it lasts well and I often get compliments when I wear it.
In the UK & Europe you can buy Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle French Panache at AllBeauty. In the US it’s available at Amazon and Walmart.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Rose for Her
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Rose for Her is an affordable, slightly watery Rose perfume. If you like the smell of Parfum De Marley Delina but find it too heavy, Rose for Her could be a good alternative.
This is an Eau de Parfum but it isn’t super heavy so can be worn throughout the year.
In the UK & Europe you can buy Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Rose at Escentual. In the US it’s available at Amazon.
L.12.12 Eau de Toilette Rose Eau Fraiche For Her
L.12.12. Rose Eau Fraiche For Her is a simple Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Cedar Wood scent which is very light and refreshing.
You can buy L.12.12 Rose Eau Fraiche at Amazon.
