It Factor vs Lacoste Original Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Lacoste Fragrances
Rank #18,478 Warm SpicyAmber
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
It Factor takes 4 of 7 categories.
It FactorChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lacoste Original ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
It Factor4/7
Lacoste Original Parfum3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- It Factor
- Community sentiment
- It Factor
- Longevity
- Lacoste Original Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- It Factor
- Value for money
- It Factor
- Versatility
- Lacoste Original Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lacoste Original Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
It FactorDossierLacoste Original ParfumLacoste FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
3.67/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
Category winnerIt FactorRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
33%Love
29%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
10%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerIt FactorMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLacoste Original Parfum
SillageIt Factor
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIt FactorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
Top
CardamomGingerBergamot
Heart
IncenseLavenderViolet
Base
PatchouliTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Ginger, Incense and Violet. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Spring100
Summer68
Fall95
Winter91
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLacoste Original ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,478
PerfumerAnne Flipo, Tanguy Guesnet
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerLacoste Original ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…
Reviews →Lacoste Original Parfum hits skin with an incisive burst of cardamom and fresh ginger grounded by sharp bergamot. As the top notes settle, aromatic lavender and violet leaf yield to a darker heart of warm incense. The dry down rests on heavy patchouli, amber, and smooth tonka bean, creating an accessible warm spicy sc…
Reviews →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, It Factor or Lacoste Original Parfum?
It Factor takes 4 of 7 categories. It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes; Lacoste Original Parfum is rated 3.67/5 from 48 votes. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lacoste Original Parfum for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, It Factor or Lacoste Original Parfum?
Lacoste Original Parfum lasts longest (Lacoste Original Parfum 68/100, It Factor 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, It Factor or Lacoste Original Parfum?
Projection is very close: It Factor 54/100, Lacoste Original Parfum 53/100 for sillage.
Do It Factor and Lacoste Original Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ginger, Incense and Violet.
Is It Factor or Lacoste Original Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lacoste Original Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Lacoste Original Parfum is the stronger pick. It Factor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in It Factor and Lacoste Original Parfum?
It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood. Lacoste Original Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Lavender and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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