Challenge

Unquestionably masculine and leads far from the overdone aquatic/marine/fresh 'sport' fragrances and is 'intenso' and 'extreme' enough in strength that it doesnt require an additional version. DO NOT be scared by the reviews, just realize this is NOT a blind buy fragrance. I have found this to be a highly wearable and versatile scent for the active person. I had great luck wearing this one out clubbing - it wasnt sweet and tantalizing like 1 million or black xs, but it was very recognizable in a sporty, masculine demeanor. The initial application will catch many off guard but give it a few. Its so unique I cant realy compare this to any fragrance but for a frame of reference, it has a mature quality of Dolce & Gabanna Pour Homme with the dry down except that the D&Gs tobacco note is replaced with ebony and teakwood.

Underrated. An almost pungent attention grabber at first that screams of citrus. Citrus/Ginger war against violet and give it a sharp character but in the dry-down, the woodsy notes tame the fragrance and it changes its demeanor and its scent into a much calmer and smoother almost creamier scent. The dry-down gives me an almost vanillic vibe to it. Years ago I wore this scent to work (outdoor/physical in nature) to purge the bottle but found myself liking it more than expected in the process.. really seemed to do well with my skin and sweat. This would do really well for their marketed application - I remember commercials featuring tennis and for sport, I think this would work well too. I have yet to buy another bottle as I spend $ learning and trying other fragrances but I think I will revisit this one shortly.

This and essential are great sparkly, sweet, clean, fruity citrus fragrances, but many don't understand how sophisticated this fragrance actually is. I love that it's not popular because it keeps the price down and I don't have to wonder how clones are wearing it bc such and such said to wear it in the reviews like everyone and their momma keeps trying to compare creed to every other fragrance in existence-disgusting! Very pleasant smell, not overpowering and over-spray friendly. Great to wear after a nice hot shower and before hot weather activity. Very underrated fragrance from a great perfumer.

One of the most under-rated scents imo. I love this cologne from top to bottom. I bought my first bottle of it right when it came out after testing it at macy's and have been keeping stocked up ever since! I love it and def say it is under-rated. It is not in my top 3 or anything, but def in the top 10 of those I own, and imo the best lacost fragrance out. But I like the white and blue as well. But this is a great summer scent not many own and I get tons of compliments from it, many ladies have never smelled it before, I think that is why, Also, it goes very well with my natural skin scent.

I seriously can’t get anything except woods and a little citrus but one thing is for sure it is the smoothest Lacoste fragrance there is it’s not for outside interaction, it’s for a cozy and happy time at home same as Netflix and chill vibe The best Lacoste scent I doubt they will do anything better

One of the first fragrances I owned. So I suppose my opinions are somewhat tainted. But for me this is one of the best day to day fragrances. Subtle enough to wear to work, but with just enough to keep you from blending into the crowd.

I never was a Lacoste fan but I must say this fragrance is very very nice. Also the bottle is very nice, even for the smallest 30ml size. Good smell,good quality & nice bottle from a big French brand. What else can we ask for!

This scent conveys a great sense of freshness and cleanliness. I love it. It's a really cool fragrance for those who practice sport. In my skin, longevity and projection are absolutely excellent. Highly recommended.

My favourite fragrance right now. This stays on me all day. Its light and refreshing. Versatile. Perfect for any occasion, anytime of the day. A big thumbs up from me.

My sister bought me the 3.0 fl oz. bottle as a gift and I love it! Such a nice, fruity, fresh scent. Lasts a good 6 hours on my skin and the dry down is very nice.

Fresh fresh fresh!! with lovely citrus notes and ginger that is long lasting and a safe buy.

dior homme sport meets davidoff cool water. very nice for the price. cool bottle

frwsh,brilliant, sportive, elegant...I should give to my man, but

Me encanta!!! Es una de mis fragancias favoritas.

i would say this was a rather nice fragrance

perfect but cant find more of this

Lacoste Challenge opens with a blast of alcohol, not a feature of long-lasting fragrances. After a moment a very sharp lemon comes up giving the fragrance a very fresh accord. The combination of tangerine, lemon, and bergamot is ideal to create a fresh touch. In just a moment, the ginger joins the blend enhancing the citrus sharpness; the lavender and violet leaf join adding a floral clean-like and slightly green touch. Finally, woods of the base add themselves to the fragrance adding some depth. Once Lacoste Challenge Men EDT has reached its full dry-down, it can be summarized as a low projection, lemon citrus fragrance with soft spicy and woody accords. The fragrance feels modern, masculine, fresh, light, versatile, weak, and pleasant. BATCH REVIEWED: 2020. WOW RATING: 5/10. A nice citrusy fragrance but unimpressive. DISLIKE RATING: 0/10. This fragrance does not have any offensive notes. UNIQUENESS: 2/10. Lacoste Challenge does not feel unique or special. MASS APPEAL: 8/10. This is a very likable fragrance; it will please most people. PROJECTION: 1/10. About 1 foot or less around the wearer. The initial projection is moderate but it drops fast to low. SILLAGE: 0/10. No sillage. APPLICATION: Six or more atomizations. Lacoste Challenge is a very short-lived fragrance, spraying clothes seems a necessity to maintain projection and longevity. LONGEVITY: 2/10. Very low, about 2 hours. SEASONS: Spring and summer. OCCASIONS: Outdoor gatherings, office, casual, sports. VERSATILITY: 5/10. Moderate, the fragrance seems capable of handling most occasions. GENDER: Masculine. But not for much, most of its accords are neutral. AGES: Any. RECOMMENDATION: Lacoste Challenge can be found discounted for about $20. It is a nice sharp citrusy fragrance, but its performance is very disappointing. Probably a good fragrance to keep in your gym bag but, otherwise, not recommended. BLIND-BUY: Yes. But consider that its performance is below expectations. SIMILAR: The following fragrances feature lemon notes. Al Haramain L'Aventure Men EDP features lemon and soft floral tone with moderate projection; Armaf Shades Blue Men EDT is a lemon, bergamot, mint, and cedar fragrance with moderate longevity; Azzaro Chrome Men EDT is a popular lemon, floral, and woods scent; Azzaro Solarissimo Levanzo is an interesting lemon, passion fruit and mint with woods fragrance; Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche EDP is a great lemon, woody, vetiver, and vanilla, super versatile; Dior Homme Sport EDT features lemon, ginger, and woods; Grand Parfums BBW White Citrus offers an affordable, long-lasting lemon fragrance. SUMMARY: A low projection, lemon citrus fragrance with soft spicy and woody accords. The fragrance feels modern, masculine, fresh, light, versatile, weak, and pleasant.

Challenge and I have not always gotten along. When it first came out I smelled in in a magazine, and said "Mmmm, fabric softener with musk!". My mother on the other hand fell head over heels in love with it! (She's a sucker for a citrus with a cute flacon...) Over time and after repeated sniffings it did (I must admit) begin to grow on me. Now I have a 2.5oz EDT, the deodorant and 2 body washes as well; I guess some scents take longer to love than others... This is a very citrusy scent at the beginning: amalfi lemon's soft, mildly sweet sourness, tangerine's warm juiciness and bergamot's sharp bitter brightness all converge to make a very fresh non-offensive sweetness. This is very modern and clean. The heart is what I think eventually won me over-lush green violet leaves, lovely dry lavender and warm moist ginger...so seductive and naturally lovely. Perhaps the "cleanliness" is what initially reminded me of fabric softener. The heart lasts for a decent time ,as does the usually evanescent citrus topnotes. The drydown has an elegant woody scent from the ebony and teak-both are ancient rainforest woods full of mysterious aromas. LC takes many different scents and notes and combines them in a seemless blend of minimalist elegance. Sillage: good Longevity: average to good Overall: 3.5/5 I expected this to be a sport type scent, (the bottle IS a tennis racquet handle) but it is not quite as aromatic as a sportscent. It is much more understated and subtle. Rise to the challenge...I did.

I wanted to try this cologne for some time now. When I first saw this, I liked the design of the bottle but never smelled it. Recently, I was looking around on ebay for some low priced fragrances and came across this, 90ml tester bottle for $17 and decided to go for it. This is definitely a spring/summer day time fragrance that can be worn to office without annoying any nose. The first whiff is citrus and reminds you of a warm summer morning. But sadly, it went through all the notes within 30 mins and became a linear scent. I dont have a problem with linear smelling colognes (I have 'Rasasi Confidence' in my collection and I love it) but the notes are good, so you'd want it to transition slowly. 40 minutes later it has become nothing but a skin scent on me, after around 5-6 sprays. I like it but I'd hope it stayed longer. If you are getting it under $20, I suggest you go for it. It doesn't hurt to have something like this in your collection for the days when you dont want to use up your regular stuff.

Lacoste Challenge begins with a usual freshness of citrus and lavender. It's sporty and a little harsh, but i find it unique and unlike anything else that I have tried. Everything is very pungent and aromatic, which it could be a turn-off to most people. For me, I have to wait til it mellows down a bit to really enjoy the scent. Lacoste Challenge settles down into a spicebomb of ginger with a deep rich woody accord; much like agarwood. Violet leaf comes on like Fahrenheit as well but ginger is just quite overwhelming that I can easily overlook the violet leaf. Lacoste Challenge may be a failure to many, and I can't see myself wearing this all the time. But I enjoy it for being different. Plus this thing could easily last 6+ hours on my skin or 12+ hours on clothes.