Lacoste vs Notes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lacoste takes 4 of 7 categories.
LacosteChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
NotesChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Lacoste4/7
Notes3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lacoste
- Community sentiment
- Lacoste
- Longevity
- Notes
- Sillage & projection
- Notes
- Value for money
- Lacoste
- Versatility
- Notes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lacoste
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LacosteLacoste FragrancesNotesRobert PiguetWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 587 votes
Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerLacosteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
45%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
587 votes
26%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
262 votes
Category winnerLacosteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNotes
SillageNotes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLacosteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
woody69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
white floral74%
earthy65%
sweet56%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLavenderBergamotLemonClary Sage
Heart
BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum
Base
OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber
Top
Clary SageBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomGeraniumCostus
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer48
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNotesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,033
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews86
Overall rank#4,561
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews49
Category winnerLacosteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLacoste 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…
Reviews →Notes by Robert Piguet is an aromatic, chypre-style fragrance that centers on a classic blend of clary sage, geranium, and oakmoss. It is an ideal pick for those who appreciate old-school, professional scents that transition easily from a morning office setting to an evening dinner. This versatile creation brings a cr…
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, Lacoste or Notes?
Lacoste takes 4 of 7 categories. Lacoste is rated 4.15/5 from 587 votes; Notes is rated 3.65/5 from 336 votes. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Notes for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Lacoste or Notes?
Notes lasts longest (Notes 74/100, Lacoste 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lacoste or Notes?
Notes projects furthest (Notes 65/100, Lacoste 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lacoste and Notes smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium and Oakmoss.
Is Lacoste or Notes better for summer or winter?
For summer, Notes is the stronger pick. For winter, Lacoste is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lacoste and Notes?
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. Notes has top notes of Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Costus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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