Fragrance comparison

015 vs Lacoste

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 241 ratings analysed

015

Avon

3.90215 votes

Rank #33,874 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Lacoste

Jean Patou

4.3126 votes

Rank #43,662 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lacoste takes 5 of 7 categories.

015
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lacoste
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

0152/7

Lacoste5/7

Ratings & consensus: Lacoste
Community sentiment: Lacoste
Longevity: Lacoste
Sillage & projection: Lacoste
Value for money: 015
Versatility: Lacoste
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 015

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

015Avon

LacosteJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 31%Had 69%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

Category winnerLacosteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

54%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerLacosteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLacoste

SillageLacoste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value25

Category winner015Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

green69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

earthy74%

warm spicy65%

mossy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotGalbanumLavender

Heart

BasilJasmineGeraniumCelery

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwoodMossCedar

Top

BasilRosemaryCorianderLavenderPetitgrainLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationPatchouliVetiverClary SageCedarGeraniumHeliotropeCinnamon

Base

MossAmbergrisMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Basil and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerLacosteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex34

Women0

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,662

PerfumerJean Kerleo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner015Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon 015 opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, bitter bergamot, and herbal lavender. The initial spray delivers an uncompromising green punch that immediately feels grounded in traditional barbershop construction. Within ten minutes, the pungent green bite softens as garden basil and crushed celery seed emerge through…

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Lacoste by Jean Patou opens with a sharp burst of lavender and rosemary, bringing a clean, barber-shop freshness from 1967. As the herbal edge softens, cedar and geranium ground the middle before settling into a mossy, musky base. It is a dry, masculine scent suited for warm spring mornings and casual linen shirts.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 015 or Lacoste?

Lacoste takes 5 of 7 categories. 015 is rated 3.90/5 from 215 votes; Lacoste is rated 4.31/5 from 26 votes. Choose 015 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 015 or Lacoste?

Lacoste lasts longest (Lacoste 62/100, 015 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 015 or Lacoste?

Lacoste projects furthest (Lacoste 53/100, 015 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 015 and Lacoste smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Geranium.

Is 015 or Lacoste better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lacoste is the stronger pick. For winter, 015 is the stronger pick. Lacoste suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 015 and Lacoste?

015 has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Lavender, heart notes of Basil, Jasmine, Geranium and Celery, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Moss. Lacoste has top notes of Basil, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Vetiver and Clary Sage, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean.