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Pas Сe Soir vs L'Homme Lacoste

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

Updated 3,959 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pas Сe Soir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Pas Сe Soir

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • L'Homme Lacoste

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Pas Сe Soir5/7
L'Homme Lacoste2/7
Ratings & consensus
Pas Сe Soir
Community sentiment
L'Homme Lacoste
Longevity
Pas Сe Soir
Sillage & projection
Pas Сe Soir
Value for money
L'Homme Lacoste
Versatility
Pas Сe Soir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pas Сe Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pas Сe SoirBDK Parfums
L'Homme LacosteLacoste Fragrances
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 2,909 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 1,050 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerPas Сe SoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
34%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

2,909 votes

29%Love
50%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

1,050 votes

Category winnerL'Homme LacosteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityPas Сe Soir

SillagePas Сe Soir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value66
Category winnerL'Homme LacosteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
woody84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
green61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
QuinceMoroccan JasmineOrange Blossom
Base
CashmeranAmberwoodSingapore Patchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangeRhubarbSweet OrangeQuince
Heart
GingerAlmondBlack PepperJasmine
Base
VanillaWoody NotesCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGinger, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Quince. 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
Summer78
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPas Сe SoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex13
Women86
Men86
Unisex12
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,062

PerfumerViolaine Collas

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#3,401

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews106

Category winnerPas Сe SoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pas Ce Soir by BDK Parfums opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and warm ginger, backed by a subtle prickle of black pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge recedes to unveil a thick, jammy quince note paired with sweet orange blossom and a muted Moroccan jasmine. It smells like poached fruit dusted in …

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L'Homme Lacoste opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and tart rhubarb before settling into warm black pepper and dry cedar. Michel Girard blends bright citrus with a creamy almond heart, making this a lightweight option for warm spring mornings. It wears close to the skin after two hours, fitting quiet office e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pas Сe Soir or L'Homme Lacoste?

Pas Сe Soir takes 5 of 7 categories. Pas Сe Soir is rated 4.03/5 from 2,909 votes; L'Homme Lacoste is rated 3.97/5 from 1,050 votes. Choose Pas Сe Soir for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose L'Homme Lacoste for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pas Сe Soir or L'Homme Lacoste?

Pas Сe Soir lasts longest (Pas Сe Soir 63/100, L'Homme Lacoste 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pas Сe Soir or L'Homme Lacoste?

Projection is very close: Pas Сe Soir 55/100, L'Homme Lacoste 53/100 for sillage.

Do Pas Сe Soir and L'Homme Lacoste smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Quince.

Is Pas Сe Soir or L'Homme Lacoste better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pas Сe Soir is the stronger pick. For winter, Pas Сe Soir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pas Сe Soir and L'Homme Lacoste?

Pas Сe Soir has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Quince, Moroccan Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmeran, Amberwood and Singapore Patchouli. L'Homme Lacoste has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb, Sweet Orange and Quince, heart notes of Ginger, Almond, Black Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Cedar and Musk.

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