Inspiration

I can't understand why best fragrances of each company tend to discontinue,just when their beauty is appreciated by a lot of perfumistas?!!and why they don't bring them Back when they see people really want this I don't want to sound like a discontinue hype,I like everything as cheap as possible and easy to find,but they DC just whatever I love.cacharel Gloria,armani sensi,dior hypnotic sensual and midnight poison, lancome miracle so magic, connexion,this one and numerous other beauties OK,stick to the point Lacoste inspiration is the best lacoste fragrance I've tested till now.it's casual and kind of sporty like a typical lacoste,a casual powdery fragrance,and you know,there is not lots of casual powdery perfumes out there It opens with a fruity blast,mostly plum,and I agree the opening part is somehow synthetic but it soon settles down to lots of plummy powdered vanilla..dry down part is just lovely,I love how base note,sweet vanilla, powdery iris,and Musky sandalwood blend with spicy plum..it's soft and feels like you are surrounded with clouds of violet powder It's a nice everyday scent for powdery scent lovers,if you like the notes and see it somewhere don't hesitate to grab a bottle

I'm on my third bottle of Inspiration, so its safe to say that I love this scent! I wore this for my first few years of college and then ran out.. and now a few years later, I decided to go back to this scent. I couldn't remember exactly how it smelled but when my new bottle arrived in the mail, and I sprayed..... tons of memories came back. Ahh. Anyway, this scent IS powdery but I feel it is only powdery in the first few minutes on the skin. After it dries down, the scent is very warm with vanilla. Also, kind of sharp with the pink peppery aspect to it - which I seem to rather enjoy. I'm usually a sucker for Orientals and warm smells, and this fresh and a tad spicy scent is really branching out for me. I'm sad that Lacoste has discontinued it :( Good thing I just got that 2.5 oz bottle in the mail! Hahaha :) Oh yeah - the reason I went back to this scent after a few years is because I CANNOT find a scent that will last this long. Inspiration really lasts all day. Not just a few hours, I mean ALL DAY. Maybe even to the next day. It's a scent that is with you for the long haul.

I have just given in & bought my third bottle of this - I thought I could try & find something different, new, even better? Well, no, I can't. No matter how many perfumes I have, I always come back to this one - it's suitable for day or night, summer or winter - it's fresh but warm, sweet but not overly so, a little bit powdery musky 'n sexy & it lasts FOREVER.....Whats not to love! Initial spray has the top notes of rich plum (not teenybop fruity) & pink pepper softened with the floral elements - I get peony & a soft jasmine, its quite dry & fresh at this point - then it warms onto your skin & settles in a balmy vanilla musk with lovely dry woody iris undertones, that stays with you all day & keeps coming back to you in fragrant wafts even when you think it has gone. I personally think it has the same feel as 'Narciso Rodriguez for Her' without the rose (I'm not a huge fan of rose scents) - I don't mean it smells like it, but it's in a similar vein. If you fancy a sensual vanilla floral musk you cannot go wrong with this!

At the beginning I was not impressed becouse the first phase is quite strong and suffocating. The next minute adaptation to inspiration was perceived positively by me. For me it's the smell of clean - a bit like a bag to put to the o2 (Avon) and DKNY pure and sweet (but not sugary) vanilla and bouquet of irises. As for me, the perfect system. The scent is for me to escape from JLO Live (flower, fruit bomb), here I feel clean, lightweight, featherweights, spring wind, freedom. Paradoxically, however, is not suitable for hot weather because the addition of vanilla makes it smell is refreshing such as blue light. This is not the atmosphere. Persistence excellent. Perfume on my wrist still smelled after a bath in the evening, long or keeps on hair and clothes. Scent for spring season, because is lightweight and enveloping. For the winter will be too light and too heavy for the summer - this is my opinion. Love this perfume so much !!!

Got a few carded samples...I REALLY like this. The tuberose is thick and delicious & the plum plays like syrup, which would be overwhelming if not for the tart pomegranate and bright mandarin. The only thing I don't love is the pepper note (which I knew I wouldn't) but it disappears quickly. Then the gentle jasmine unfolds, and the lily of the valley lends a crisp green hue. From start to finish, it's wonderful. Iris and vanilla will always make me swoon, sandalwood is probably my favorite wood EVER in a perfume, and anything musk turns to soft sexy essence on my skin. Edit: Getting a mini for my little collection as soon as I lift my shopping ban. This is definitely worthy of a full-size bottle, but I think mini's are cute, and having to ration keeps me from getting bored.

I've been intensively looking for a new scent for weeks now. Elie Saab is lovely, and Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme. Still I just keep coming back to Lacoste Inspiration. Initially I was never overly flabbergasted by the scent, probably just bought it on sale at first, but it seems to just 'grow on you' ( someone else said that too ?) I can't get enough of this casual scent, maybe it's the pink pepper that got me totally hooked Usually I'm terribly allergic to vanilla. For some strange reason I still especially love the vanilla note, but this doesn't seem to induce any symptoms. Must be a synthetic version ? It's just a perfect feminine everyday fragrance, really hope they will bring it back soon.

I can't believe that this is a backstage perfume, and other Lacoste perfumes are taking its place! It's the only scent I used for years and I didn't get tired of. I always keep repurchasing it! It's a wonderful scent, I can't even describe how much I love this perfume. It's so sophisticated, like you can not believe , and I've never came across something that smells even close to this. It's vanillary but at the same time fruity, the combination is amazing in this one. Such a well done perfume,great staying power,nice sillage. It's a must have for those people who don't like too vanillary or too fruity scents. :) BEST LACOSTE PERFUME EVER.

Fresh, fresh, fresh. Springtime and new beginnings. This fragrance says all of that and then some. I used up this whole bottle like five years ago and I miss it dearly! I remember that I had smelled it in one of those magazine samples that you open up and are supposed to rub on your wrist. That was enough for me. It was my must have in the spring of 2007. At the time, it was a splurge for me (as it was a bigger bottle and more expensive), but I never regretted it. It was my signature fragrance of the time and I will always love it!

I really don't know a whole lot about woman's perfume, but i know this smelt drop-dead gorgeous. I got as a sample along with Lacoste's essential when i bought Pour Homme. I gave it to my step grandmother because i knew she liked perfumes and had been kind of a mentor or tester for me when i got my colognes. Inspirational accurately describes this perfume. It's very soft and powdery and in my opinion is a very beautiful scent. It kind of has that same seductive softness as hair conditioner. It just makes me want to fall in love.

When I first saw the commercial of Inspiration I somehow thought that it had to be a very clean and crispy scent. Then I saw a bottle at my friend's house and asked her permission to try it. Next day I rushed to the store to buy myself a bottle. If they sold this fragrance by gallons I would definitely buy couple. The scent is sweet. It's almost caramel sweet which elevates my mood instantly. It doesn't stay with me for a long time but the quality of the scent is worth giving this perfume a try.

My mother had this back in 2006 but she stupidly gave it away and is regretting it now that bottle had been discontinued. If I can recall (I was only 13 then), this perfume has a strong yet sweet scent that filled my mother's bedroom every time she sprays it on herself as well as filling mine and my brother's bedroom every time she comes in and say hello to us. No need to go in detail about the top, heart and base notes of this perfume. This is simply amazing. Lacoste needs to bring this back.

My favorite perfume to date. I bought this for my birthday, and I wasn't disappointed! Lovely feminine scent that makes me think of a first date. Powdery, spicy and vibrant is what I would describe the scent. Once it settles after a while, it strikes an image of chocolate and flowers in my mind. :) I would beg to disagree with the "chemical" smell that some users have said because it disappears and leaves a that sweet, beautiful scent without being overpowering to my nose.

i think its a brilliant smell! it's just like a good cashmere sweater- underrated, but once you wear it it becomes a part of you, makes you feel cosy and pretty. it is a great scent for every day as well as for those special moments and the bottle is lovely:) @orangepoppy- i think that the blue juice is supposed to signify calm and tranquility, very appropriate imo. x

This perfume is amazing!! I don't usually buy the same scent twice but with this one I just couldn't resist. I think it will be my signiture for ever! It is so me, I really fell like it defines me like no other fragrance I've ever tried on.It makes me feel like I could wear it anyplace, and anytime...I find it perfect for me!

This is my favourite Lacoste perfume. I LOVE IT, I got it at first as a present,and I fell in love with it. It sucks I can get this one only online. I repurchased this one already like 3 times,I miss this one alot, and probably would repurchase it again. :)

I like it a lot, it is a warm and cozy smell, also longlasting with me, i wear it now almost 4 hours and its going on. It reminds me of armani lei her in some way, only this has more dept for me.Lovely.

A fresh,spicy and green scent in the beginning and after a while it settles down quite sweet and floral. I love it a lot. It is perfect for warm summer days. Unfortunatelly it does not last long on me.

This perfume is really DELICIOUS!!! everyone in my family loves it!! When I use it on my wrist I smell it constantly because it makes my feel very happy :) It ́s soft, young and It feels very clean.

This is a unique yet simple fragrance. I need to start using it again, probably in the spring. For those interested, Bath and Body Works' 'Sweater Weather' fragrance smells very similar to this

Very likeable scent! Its fresh ,polite and very soft without being boring. It is quite expensive though, for that prize i can get better perfumes - but I do think its absolutely lovely .

I tried so many perfumes from gucci to estee lauder to dior Still I always return to Lacoste Inspiration. It's just so natural and so sweet and so classy.

My favourite winter fragrance. Very definite scent in my opinion. But if you don't like vanilla, you won't like it.

Really like this scent of lacoste.This is my favorite, I feel confident wearing this scent. Really an inspiration.

Does anyone know who created it? Its beautiful!

I love it! I wish they would produce agaim!!!!

To me, inspiration is a less cloying and a bearable version of Calvin Klein Obsession Night. They both have this fresh powdery creamy citrus opening and settle down in an oriental with vanilla. Were I find Obsession Night annoying and harsh, I think inspiration is light and neat. A lovely naive little sister. Some people think the colour of the bottle and the whole campaign don't fit the scent, but I don't really have problems with it. A powdery pastel colour and a preppy jumping girl... I certainly think blue doesn't always have to be associated with coldness. I wouldn't really call this a lady-parfume, as the song in the commercial would assume! It's just nice, neat, bit clean, bit cuddly, powdery vanilly... Whether it's special or not completely depends on your personality!

I bought this when it came out, and it works beautifully with me. Since my absolute favorite, Anais Anais, was pulled from stores in the early 2000's and underwent a formula change (and which I now refuse to wear; I have one bottle left of the original Anais Anais and I can't bring myself to open it yet), I found a great "go-to" fragrance in Inspiration. I have a handful of fragrances on my dresser right now, and my Inspiration is almost used up, and I was surprised to hear that it is discontinued! What a shame. Inspiration was a beautiful fragrance. It wasn't overpowering, I received many compliments on it, and I thought it was very nicely balanced. It lasted throughout the day and could be worn all year. Just my luck...boo! I wish Lacoste would bring it back!

This is ultimately likeable! I sniff it and think: holiday!!!! Bought it once before taking a break from the ever so moody danish weather and jetting off to Barcelona with my husband-to-be: it blended perfectly into the picture. It lives up to its name 100% and makes one feel inspired and energized enough to get out there and try smth new., change a scenery. Incredibly fresh, quite girlie without being tacky or barbie-like, not too shalp or alcohol-ey like so many summer scents out there, but rather like a sip of freshly pressed multifruit shake on ice, and I truly loved every second of using it. Having gone through a 50ml bottle I do need a break from it, but will most definitely revisit, probably more than once.

How anyone could not like this is beyond me! Blind buy that just arrived today. This is a very soft fragrance and would be ideal for someone who enjoys smelling nice without anything offensive. It's very smooth and soft and has some qualities of Lacoste Pour Femme - the original non formulated version. If your seeking something that is soft, perfect for warm weather that will not offend anyone around you this is the one! It seems to be a scent that is ageless and would work for anyone of any age. I cannot stop smelling my hand. Is it groundbreaking or earth shattering? No but it's a lovely perfume to add to any collection.

Found this in my moms perfumes and decided to steal it the color and the formula of the liquid has definitely changed but I still like the scent it smells like the 2000s very fresh, powdery and bright but the touch of vanilla gives it some depth and warmth. It’s a very simple scent when it cools down it smells like baby cologne which I personally enjoy but sadly the longevity is super weak it doesn’t even last me 3 hours on fabric and on skin barely 30 minutes, the sillage is also very weak. I just use it as a refresher at home after taking a shower or before going to bed.

Is this a safe blind buy? Depends.. do you like iris and vanilla? All the charges levelled against it are true really.. light, clean, spicy, floral, fresh, subtle, mellow, sweet. I had a flyer from Yves Rocher today saying as I'm a Sagittarius my flower is Iris. Could explain a lot. I bought 30ml from Morrisons and it cost me £5. A safe blind buy.. at that price it's bargain of the year.

This one is such a nice scent,completely well done and long lasting A color of the bottle just perfectly dresses up the perfume Sweat Heaven,was I thinking after the first sniff of it It can be classed to lite oriental floral ,I enjoyed wear it on cold summer here in Sweden.Crispy and spicy,easy and simple scent Just a cloud of joy and free air I just want more of it Classy from Lacoste

It was nice to use this perfume. After the first few minutes of spraying it on it does have some kind of artificial side, but on me it went away quickly. i enoyed using it, during the winter and autumn months I really liked it's vanilla part. Although it was good, i wouldn't use or purchase it again, it is just not a signature scent for me.

i must say the true value of a perfume may reveal slowly and gradually. Not at the first sniff. This Inspiration is such an example. It's light and up. Sort of powdery, floral, sweet and nothing strong. For leisure and office is also ok. The longevity is very good. 8 hours. Surprisingly good compared with other Lacoste perfume.

This was my favorite perfume in 2008. It is hard to give a thorough review because I can’t conjure up in my mind exactly what it smelled like. It was an accurate representation of the Lacoste brand to me (which I also loved): classy in a casual way, preppy, a little sporty and feminine but not by relying on “sweetness.”

It was my jeans-and-white-T summer fragrance. Feminine, sweet and light. I would describe it as herbal vanilla. Its staying power could have been better as for EDP, usually 4 hours tops. It used to get quite dusty and powdery in the dry down, which was a bit tiring. I got bored of it quite fast. **

I always come back to give this one a sniff, though I probably won't buy it. The pink pepper is very prominent straight away and it's very 'clean' and aquatic at the same time without being unfriendly. I think it makes a nice young summer scent.

One of those scents that you may say WOW at the first moment but get bored after wearing for 1 month or two. A typical nice smelling perfume for young girls , the opening is a little artificial but in general it is an OK scent.

Ohhhh my God, this perfume is AMAZING!!!! It was my first fragance and it will always be a special one!!! Smells really really good, Soft but long lasting!!! The perfect name for it!!! <3

There is something artificial in it...used to like it in past,but not anymore :-( I cant sence what it is,but overcomes your nose and make you dizzy..

I really like this scent. It is soft, powdery and sweet. Very feminine and sexy. I just bought my second bottle of this.

It s a nice casual smell. It s always a good choice in the "what fragrance to wear today?" problem.

I really like this. Such a beautiful blend of sweet fruits, flowers, and musk. Very nice.

At last I have it!!!...I love this perfume, fresh,clean,sweet,and soft...

it's like a fairy-tale-such a fairy scent,sweet magic!

It's fresh and clean but doesn't stay long on me.

You know, there are many ways of creating an atmosphere with the use of powder. It can be romantic, it can be retro, it can be theatrical and burlesque. Well, Lacoste Inspiration is actually a very sporty take on vanilla and powder, which I didn't even know was possible. That is kind of fun. It is powdery and sweet, but also uplifting and fresh. It is kind of a weird scent like Hypnose by Lancome,not in the sense that they share a lot of notes, but in the sense of being a bit quirky. I really really like this, but it also gave me the worst perfume headache of my life. And now I think it has been discontinued...

I've given this a try because of all the good reviews here. Oh boy, how dissappointed that was! It smelled like a washing detergent, something very chemical smelling. I waited for another hour to give it a fair trial in case the scent would maybe develope. It turned into a bit powdery but there's still very chemically about it that I really disliked. It made me very very nauseated. Usuallly I like a powdery/vanialla-ish fragrance but this one, I would have to pass. I would recommend one to try on ones skin before buying it cos of the reviews you read on here. I'm certainly glad I did.

I had a bottle, finally I sold it. I got it from a friend and at first I liked it, I was even surprised the fragrance wasn't bad (Lacoste brings sporty clothes to my mind). The bottle looked sporty and cheap and what was inside was above my expectations. Unfortunately, after 2 days of wearing it I got bored. I remember it's a casual scent. Can't tell much about notes now - I've already forgotten how it smelled like - and I'm into orientals so it really was an-easy- to-forget type of smell. Perhaps it was a bit herbal in the beginning?

To my nose, nauseating. Powdery and vanilla are ok, but mixed next to the opening notes . . . pomegranate, plum, and pink pepper. Eugh, that combination turns the consistency of the scent into a gourmand syrup that, to my personal taste, is overwhelming and headache-inducing. I don't think I could get over that initial fruity-peppery-cavity blast to the florals in the heart. Really, Inspiration isn't as uninspired as many others, but to my perfume preferences, an easy dislike.