Fragrance comparison

At Dawn vs L'Homme Lacoste Timeless

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

At Dawn

Zara

3.7141 votes

Rank #16,551 MuskyWarm Spicy

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

L'Homme Lacoste Timeless

Lacoste Fragrances

3.91161 votes

Rank #11,783 Fresh SpicyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Lacoste Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories.

At Dawn
Choose it for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Homme Lacoste Timeless
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

At Dawn2/7

L'Homme Lacoste Timeless5/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Lacoste Timeless
Community sentiment: L'Homme Lacoste Timeless
Longevity: L'Homme Lacoste Timeless
Sillage & projection: L'Homme Lacoste Timeless
Value for money: At Dawn
Versatility: At Dawn
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Lacoste Timeless

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

At DawnZara

L'Homme Lacoste TimelessLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.91/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 44%Had 19%Want 37%

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste TimelessRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

27%Like

32%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

29%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste TimelessMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityL'Homme Lacoste Timeless

SillageL'Homme Lacoste Timeless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAt DawnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

warm spicy88%

green77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Tea

Base

Musk

Top

RhubarbTeaCardamomBergamot

Heart

GingerJasmineBlack PepperAlmond

Base

AkigalawoodCedarVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tea and Musk. 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

Summer70

Fall80

Winter45

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAt DawnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#11,783

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste TimelessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara At Dawn opens with a quick pop of green cardamom before settling into a crisp tea note and soft musk base. Launched in 2021, this light aromatic scent stays quiet on skin, building a clean aura for casual spring mornings or post-gym wear. Its low projection makes it easy for close office spaces.

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L'Homme Lacoste Timeless opens with a sharp burst of tart rhubarb and fizzy bergamot supported by aromatic cardamom. As the citrus sparkle settles, black pepper and ginger add a dry spice over a faint jasmine backdrop. The base relies on akigalawood and clean cedar with subtle vanilla, creating a light, green-leaning …

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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, At Dawn or L'Homme Lacoste Timeless?

L'Homme Lacoste Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories. At Dawn is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes; L'Homme Lacoste Timeless is rated 3.91/5 from 161 votes. Choose At Dawn for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Homme Lacoste Timeless for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, At Dawn or L'Homme Lacoste Timeless?

L'Homme Lacoste Timeless lasts longest (L'Homme Lacoste Timeless 58/100, At Dawn 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, At Dawn or L'Homme Lacoste Timeless?

L'Homme Lacoste Timeless projects furthest (L'Homme Lacoste Timeless 58/100, At Dawn 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do At Dawn and L'Homme Lacoste Timeless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tea and Musk.

Is At Dawn or L'Homme Lacoste Timeless better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Homme Lacoste Timeless is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Homme Lacoste Timeless is the stronger pick. At Dawn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in At Dawn and L'Homme Lacoste Timeless?

At Dawn has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Tea, a base of Musk. L'Homme Lacoste Timeless has top notes of Rhubarb, Tea, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Black Pepper and Almond, a base of Akigalawood, Cedar, Vanilla and Amber.