Fragrance comparison

Lacoste vs Time to Play Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 628 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lacoste

Lacoste Fragrances

4.15587 votes

Rank #1,932 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Time to Play Man

Puma

3.5941 votes

Rank #19,878 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lacoste takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lacoste
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Time to Play Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lacoste5/7

Time to Play Man2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lacoste
Community sentiment: Lacoste
Longevity: Lacoste
Sillage & projection: Lacoste
Value for money: Time to Play Man
Versatility: Time to Play Man
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

Time to Play ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 587 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 24%

Category winnerLacosteRating 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

12%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerLacosteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLacoste

SillageLacoste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTime to Play ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

fruity84%

aquatic77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLimeBergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonBasilGalbanum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil. Durations are only published for Time to Play Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Category winnerTime to Play ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 46%Work 31%Party 13%Date 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#19,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Puma Time to Play Man brings an immediate rush of bright energy for warm summer days. The first spray releases a brisk alcohol flash that quickly gives way to tangy lime, juicy pineapple, and zesty bergamot. It feels like cracking open an ice-cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial sharpness settles, a bre…

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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 Time to Play Man?

Lacoste takes 5 of 7 categories. Lacoste is rated 4.15/5 from 587 votes; Time to Play Man is rated 3.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Time to Play Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lacoste or Time to Play Man?

Lacoste lasts longest (Lacoste 65/100, Time to Play Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lacoste or Time to Play Man?

Lacoste projects furthest (Lacoste 60/100, Time to Play Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lacoste and Time to Play Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil.

Is Lacoste or Time to Play Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Time to Play Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Lacoste is the stronger pick. Time to Play Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lacoste and Time to Play Man?

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. Time to Play Man has top notes of Pineapple, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Amber, Labdanum and Cedar.