Fragrance comparison

Aromatik vs Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aromatik

In The Box

4.3044 votes

Rank #27,729 AromaticFresh Spicy

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68%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful

Lacoste Fragrances

3.6469 votes

Rank #18,609 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatik takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aromatik
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aromatik6/7

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful1/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatik
Community sentiment: Aromatik
Longevity: Aromatik
Sillage & projection: Aromatik
Value for money: Aromatik
Versatility: Aromatik
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AromatikIn The Box

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu PowerfulLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

3.64/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerAromatikRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

44 votes

16%Love

45%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerAromatikMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAromatik

SillageAromatik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value59

Category winnerAromatikBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

amber77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

green88%

woody77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilMintGrapefruit

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageThyme

Base

AmbroxanPatchouliVetiver

Top

MintGrapefruit

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Patchouli. 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

Summer88

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer97

Fall54

Winter51

Day100

Night50

Category winnerAromatikMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex7

Women2

Men90

Unisex6

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,609

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu PowerfulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatik opens with a crisp mix of grapefruit, mint, and basil that feels green, brisk, and immediately clean. As it settles, violet leaf and clary sage keep the profile aromatic and slightly sharp, while ambroxan, patchouli, and vetiver give the dry-down a woody, modern finish. It suits shoppers who like fresh spicy …

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Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful opens with sharp grapefruit and cold mint that gives off an immediate shower-gel brightness. As the initial citrus fizz calms after fifteen minutes, herbal clary sage takes over, bringing a dry, green, aromatic structure to the mid. The base settles into clean cedar and sof…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aromatik or Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful?

Aromatik takes 6 of 7 categories. Aromatik is rated 4.30/5 from 44 votes; Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful is rated 3.64/5 from 69 votes. Choose Aromatik for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatik or Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful?

Aromatik lasts longest (Aromatik 66/100, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatik or Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful?

Aromatik projects furthest (Aromatik 58/100, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatik and Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is Aromatik or Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatik is the stronger pick. Aromatik suits daytime wear; Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatik and Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful?

Aromatik has top notes of Basil, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and Thyme, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vetiver. Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful has top notes of Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Clary Sage, a base of Cedar and Patchouli.