Fragrance comparison

Lacoste vs Marine

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 591 ratings analysed

Lacoste

Lacoste Fragrances

4.15587 votes

Rank #1,967 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Marine

Gulf Orchid

4.004 votes

Rank #43,019 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lacoste
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marine
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lacoste1/4

Marine3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marine
Sillage & projection: Marine
Value for money: Marine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lacoste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LacosteLacoste Fragrances

MarineGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 587 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

587 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageMarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

marine84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeLavenderBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

Top20-40 mins

Aquatic notesLavenderCitrusGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

TonkaOakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Galbanum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Marine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 14%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#43,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLacosteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lacoste by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and clary sage before shifting into a soapy herbal heart. Basil, green leaves, and geranium add a crisp, outdoorsy snap. As it settles, oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar build a clean, retro woody foundation built for warm spring mornings and crisp po…

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Marine by Gulf Orchid delivers an immediate wash of cool Atlantic brine, bright citrus zest, and snapped green galbanum stems. It wastes no time making an impression. Within minutes, the sharp opening subsides into aromatic French lavender, crisp geranium, and sweet white orange blossom petals. The drydown rests on ea…

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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, Lacoste or Marine?

Marine takes 3 of 4 categories. Lacoste is rated 4.15/5 from 587 votes; Marine is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marine for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lacoste or Marine?

Marine lasts longest (Marine 84/100, Lacoste 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lacoste or Marine?

Marine projects furthest (Marine 75/100, Lacoste 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lacoste and Marine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Galbanum and Oakmoss.

Is Lacoste or Marine better for summer or winter?

Marine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lacoste and Marine?

Lacoste has top notes of Lime, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Geranium, Green Notes and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk. Marine has top notes of Aquatic notes, Lavender, Citrus and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.