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That Man vs Lacoste

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

Updated 627 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

That Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • That Man

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Lacoste

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

That Man5/7
Lacoste2/7
Ratings & consensus
Lacoste
Community sentiment
That Man
Longevity
That Man
Sillage & projection
That Man
Value for money
That Man
Versatility
That Man
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lacoste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
That ManRevlon
LacosteLacoste Fragrances
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.06/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%
4.15/ 5 · 587 votes
Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%
Category winnerLacosteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

40%Love
45%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

587 votes

Category winnerThat ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityThat Man

SillageThat Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value55
Category winnerThat ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
musky69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
woody69%
earthy61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLemonPetitgrainLavender
Heart
GeraniumCedarSpicesCarnation
Base
MuskOakmossTonka BeanAmber
Top
LimeLavenderBergamotLemonClary Sage
Heart
BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum
Base
OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring77
Summer23
Fall100
Winter85
Day91
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThat ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men88
Unisex13
Women0
Men92
Unisex6
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#2,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLacosteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

That Man by Revlon is a classic aromatic fougere launched in 1958. It opens with a crisp, sharp burst of lemon and bergamot before settling into a masculine, spicy heart of geranium and clove. This fragrance feels like a clean, traditional barbershop experience, offering a sense of reliability and grounded professiona…

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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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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, That Man or Lacoste?

That Man takes 5 of 7 categories. That Man is rated 4.06/5 from 40 votes; Lacoste is rated 4.15/5 from 587 votes. Choose That Man for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, That Man or Lacoste?

That Man lasts longest (That Man 70/100, Lacoste 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, That Man or Lacoste?

That Man projects furthest (That Man 68/100, Lacoste 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do That Man and Lacoste smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is That Man or Lacoste better for summer or winter?

For summer, That Man is the stronger pick. For winter, That Man is the stronger pick. That Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in That Man and Lacoste?

That Man has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar, Spices and Carnation, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.

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