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L'Homme Lacoste Intense
by Lacoste Fragrances
L'Homme Lacoste Intense opens with a bright, juicy burst of citrus and rhubarb, giving a fresh, sour-sweet aroma that resembles a perfumed citrus soda or a tropical fruit salad. The initial spray is linear and slightly effervescent, with a noticeable green tone from rhubarb that blends into a soft, aromatic woody and musky base. The midnotes bring a slight spiciness from ginger and black pepper, along with subtle almond and jasmine hints, creating a pleasantly balanced fruity and aromatic layer. As it dries down, the fragrance settles into a soft, sweet, and slightly creamy woody profile, with vanilla, amber, cedar, and vetiver emphasizing its warmth and tactile comfort. It’s modern, slightly synthetic in feel, but well blended—ideal for casual wear, office settings, or warm seasons. Many users find it crowd-pleasing, with good performance on some skin types, though it's generally a moderate to short-lived scent with limited sillage and projection that fades to a skin scent within three to four hours.
Pros
- +The opening is bright and distinctive, with a unique rhubarb note that gives it a fruity-sour freshness unlike many standard blue colognes.
- +The scent is versatile and approachable—suitable for daywear, office environments, or casual outings—offering a clean, confident, and crowd-pleasing vibe.
- +It has a notably sweet and creamy vanilla-amber drydown that adds depth and warmth without overwhelming, making it pleasing to many users.
Cons
- −Performance is variable and generally weak—longevity rarely exceeds 6 hours, with projections fading to a skin scent within three hours on many skin types.
- −The sillage remains low and intimate, lacking projection power or lasting impression, which can make it fade quickly even on clothing.
- −The fragrance leans toward being generic and mass-appealing, with strong similarities to other popular blue fragrances like Bleu de Chanel, YSL L'Homme, or D&G The One, which reduces its sense of uniqueness for discerning users.