Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful vs Waqar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful

Lacoste Fragrances

3.6469 votes

Rank #18,609 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Waqar

Swiss Arabian

4.0020 votes

Rank #21,019 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Waqar takes 3 of 4 categories.

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.
Waqar
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful1/4

Waqar3/4

Ratings & consensus: Waqar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Waqar
Sillage & projection: Waqar
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

WaqarSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 41%Had 25%Want 33%

Category winnerWaqarRating 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

20%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWaqar

SillageWaqar

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%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintGrapefruit

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

CedarPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Spicy NotesCinnamonRose

Base

CedarSandalwoodLeatherPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Cedar 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

Summer97

Fall54

Winter51

Day100

Night50

Spring90

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex6

Women4

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,609

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#21,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Waqar by Swiss Arabian is a citrus-forward, woody oriental that balances crisp grapefruit and mint with a spicy, leathery heart. Ideal for daily wear during warmer months, it offers a clean, aromatic profile that works well in both office and casual settings. Its composition bridges the gap between fresh, energetic to…

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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 Waqar?

Waqar takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful is rated 3.64/5 from 69 votes; Waqar is rated 4.00/5 from 20 votes. Choose Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Waqar for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Waqar lasts longest (Waqar 75/100, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Waqar projects furthest (Waqar 59/100, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Powerful 49/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Cedar and Patchouli.

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

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

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

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. Waqar has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Leather and Patchouli.