Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful

Lacoste Fragrances

3.6469 votes

Rank #18,609 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #69,278 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful takes 2 of 2 categories.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu PowerfulLacoste Fragrances

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

45%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageEau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

woody77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintGrapefruit

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

CedarPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit and Clary Sage. 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

Summer97

Fall54

Winter51

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex6

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,609

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#69,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu PowerfulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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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, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful takes 2 of 2 categories. Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful is rated 3.64/5 from 69 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful projects furthest (Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful 49/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit and Clary Sage.

Is Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

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. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.