Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Eau Fraîche

First off, I just love this cologne. It's kind of simple in that what you're getting is a lemon/green with musky woods and a touch of patchouli... but there's some sort of alchemy going on that makes the sum of the parts so much greater. I think that's in large part to the limoncello accord: a delightful sweet and sparkly touch. A lot of times a poorly done lemon note comes off as "cleaning solution", but this is so masterfully blended that it's just pure happiness and warmth. It has better performance than a lot of Lacoste fragrance; I get in the 6-7 hour range with 8-10 sprays and it does project moderately for about half that time. It's a heavily underrated warm weather stunner in my opinion. Lacoste kills it with the warm weather/sport scents. Previous poster said it was discontinued... I hope that's not the case!

This smells nothing like dolce and Gabbana light blue, it has no woodsy accords at all or salt. Anybody comparing it to Light Blue must have had their signups’ removed. To me this smells like a weaker version of Mercedes-Benz cologne/dior homme or possibly Versace man Eau Fraiche. When I say weaker, I mean much weaker. The lemon in this is addicting, such an amazing lemon. I just wish it was stronger, but it’s in the name “Eau Fraiche”, which means the perfume oil concentration is very low. I just scored this at Ross for $20, it was definitely worth it.

The opening is so delicious and uplifting that I'm more than willing to compromise on performance and sillage. It's a boring cliché to nag about fresh scents not lasting. I personally don't think I need to smell any deeper than this in the dead heat of summer. Just re-apply and be happy that you can get this for 30 bucks! :)

Awesome refreshing scent reminded me of Armani Mania but not as long lasting. Got a 175 ml bottle to fire at will as it needs some extra juice to keep the smell alive.

Ultra fresh and zesty. Clean with a lemony smell but with a clean linen quality. Only downside is longevity so u will need to apply more than usual on this one.

Limoncello has a very distinct taste and smell, not just lemons but yest, lemon oil, those compressed lemon pastes they have in north African cuisine and obviously booze and a frosted effect from being chilled in the freezer. Lacoste L.12.12 Eau fraiche really doesn't possess these qualities to my nose at least. Yes there's a delicate citrus in the top notes coming across cold and refreshing, not disimilar to that D&G Light blue Zest edition that came out in the summer. However Eau fraiche is a bit weirder than that and has far more in common with unusual modern, woody perfumes like escentric molecules, than it does with citrus and edc type fragrances. Don't get it twisted, I don't mean it's an ISO E Super fragrance or anything but it does have a stale, cedarish bed and a very slight nature to it, which sits incredibly close to the skin. I found it interesting and not really the fragrance I had expected to find from the notes. It's no Eau de Lacoste Blanc but it definitely warrants further investigation and is more than I'd bargained for. I've gotta say the bottle looks nice with that fade effect too.

Very much akin to light blue. I go nose blind to citrus very quickly and almost immediately could only really smell this with my nose to my wrist. It is very inoffensive. Very typical spring summer fragrance. On brand for this type of year. I get a very lemony green smell that almost has a very classic vintage smell to it. Very mass appealing. Good for the beach if you like a sharp citrus smell for hot days. Patchouli dry down offsets the sharp citrus very well and makes it a little softer and a little greener over citrus. I lean more fougere in my tastes so it is refreshingly green as opposed to the Lemon grenade I was expecting.

There is a difference between subtle and weak, this cologne is weak. It is a shame because it really is a nice fresh citrus fragrance. If a person gets any of Lacoste's L.12.12 fragrances than this person pretty much knows how this is going to play out. A nice and attractive fragrance that pretty much starts off as a skin scent, no matter how heavily applied, and then it's pretty much undetectable an hour later. It really is a shame, the bottle presentation is nice, I like the bright colors this line comes in and if only the product delivered on performance than I could give it higher marks.

Has a nice fresh opening...Then dries down exactly the same as CK summer 2019, and a little mix of 2020 summer version with woody more masculine vibe than original CK One. For $20, nice summer scent, easy wear, but nothing ground breaking. Decent performance actually....It took a quick turn to woody base from the opening....Wish the opening and mid lasted a little longer but it's worth having if you don't have the summer flankers from CK

Nice fresh summer scent, a bit in your face initially but then becomes an intimate skin scent. Very musky and woody. It almost smells the same as Dolce & Gabbana light blue intense although light blue smells more citrusy and Lacoste smells muskier I'd say. In terms of performance, it lasts about the same as light blue intense. Nothing more than an average fresh summer fragrance

Recommended spring/summer frag here. Smell’s like a 212 but without near as a high a proportion of citrus or it is a citrus of lower quality. Perhaps this is an inexpensive lemon whereas 212 is using a higher quality bergamote/grapefruit mix. But at the price point, this gets a greenish aquatic that lasts longer than what I anticipated. I would recommend.

This is strong. Not for me. I like light blue...This could be good but not on my skin, it just projects so strong right away it's to much? Never thought a Lacoste Frag would do that........Its Green and kind of sweet to me

Great for spring/summer. Casual fragrance though couldn't be worn for formal events. Great for days out to the beach,picnics or if your going shopping. Seem quite strong for the first few hours. A good Lacoste release!

First Impression - I don't get the liquor vibe either - and I am no stranger to limoncello. More like lemon sorbet to me. I like it a lot but I get NO longevity. Maybe I'll have better luck in warmer weather.

Fresh but not sharp. A bit sweet and sunny. Very pleasant fragrance for warm days. It is carefree and uplifting. I imagine a nice man wearing it while on vacations in Italy. Final note: 8/10

very pleasant smelling summer freshie. Does not smell like CK one, but definitely has the same vibe. Longevity is not the best, but quite enjoyable while it lasts.

If you want Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme at a cheaper price, Lacoste Eau Fraîche is a perfect option. Same lemony vibe. Same salty vibe. I like lemons and citruses but I cannot stand salt in fragrance. Not sure how the two compare performance-wise, but again, I don't care for either of them... PS. The review below me mentions patchouli and musk. I'm not even sure the reviewer is talking about the same fragrance! I get only lemon and salt. At this point, I'd rather have patchouli and musk, honestly.

This is a good fragrance to keep in your car during the warmer months. Its something to throw on easily and reapply when needed. The fresh, green, citrus hits you on the opening and fades in about two hours or so. Not a powerful, long-lasting fragrance, but thats the case with most citrus fragrances. Its a winner still.

This is just a meh for me. It does nothing special. Is a little to synthetic. There are better options to refresh yourself on those warm days. But its so inoffensive, that kids between 12 and 16 can wear this to school. I can recommend this one for that. Does the job.

A basic citrusy, fresh, grassy, sea-like fragrance. Expecting more from Lacoste? They make fragrances like elementary school homework.