L.12.12. Blanc Eau Intense

TL;DR: amazing summer scent that can be worn for any event (my official summer scent and gym scent). Moderate longevity and sillage. Has a nostalgic yet modern vibe. Overall 4.5/5 This scent in my humble opinion is one of the best releases of 2023. It is a shame that it does not get the hype or recognition it deserves, but that may actually be a good thing (more for us that like it). The opening of this fragrance has a great orange note that is not too citrusy but also not non-existent. I don’t catch the turmeric but I want to believe that the turmeric possibly helps with fragrance once it settles into the mid notes and dry down. The opening is amazing but if you ask me the middle notes and dry down is where this fragrance completely shifts. From you typical warm weather freshie to something that is mysteriously alluring. The cardamom does a great job of warming the fragrance and keeping it spicy. Along with the blend of lavender and clary sage, this fragrance takes an amazing masculine and musky turn. While still staying overall fresh. The dry down once again has a great blend of suede, vetiver, and sandalwood. The sandalwood stands out more so to my nose but once again it gives a mysteriously unique vibe that is addictive. I would say it has the same vibes as a Versace Dylan Blue....just not as powerful, replace the apple note with mandarin orange, take out the amboxan, and add a little more musk and spice. This a fragrance that I recommend for all ages. It’s modern and fresh enough to please the young crowd but has enough depth to stick around for the more mature. Overall this fragrance to me is a 4.5/5 I wish the opening lasted just a bit longer but nevertheless this a great versatile summer scent.

Lacoste L12.12 Blanc Eau Intense is a citrus, green, spicy and aromatic fragrance. The opening is citrus and green and quite energizing. I really liked those first few minutes. It gave me the impression of obtaining a scent similar to ginger, which when combined with citrus and green notes achieves an aroma that manages to captivate. During the first 20 minutes it reminded me a bit of Dior Homme Sport 2012, but I can't say they smell the same, but it does have that vibe. Later the aroma becomes slightly sweet, but maintaining the initial freshness, it also adds aromatic elements and woods, which bring it closer to the classic L12.12 Blanc and no longer has any more aromatic twists. This fragrance, being fresh and citrusy, is ideal for use during the day, and in warm weather, perfect for spring and summer, casual and/or informal outings. In terms of performance, the longevity with me was near to 7 hours, and the sillage was notorious during the first hour, going down to skin level later. So the name Intense doesn't do it justice. I liked the smell of the fragrance, but I will wait for the price to drop to buy it. I like it.

Just got this and put on a few sprays. This smells a lot more mature than its predecessor, so intense is a becoming title. The differences are vast enough that you wouldn't tell these are from the same line, though. There's a certain bitterness throughout that is very curious, is it the turmeric and the sage? I feel like this is giving Blanc Eau Intense a rather dark naughty edge, but not in a juvenile way, like your older sophisticated and a rather mysterious brother who always have women gathered around him. I believe this is a kind of scent that will make everyone around you curious about what you're wearing. Perfect for wear in spring, summer evenings or cool fall days. I'd find it a bit overpowering during sticky summer days, but that's yet to be seen!

L.12.12. Blanc Eau Intense by Lacoste is a smooth, fresh woody-spicy scent with a laid-back and clean personality. Opening with a crisp pop of mandarin and a soft touch of cardamom, it quickly settles into a breezy herbal heart of lavender, sage, and mugwort. The dry down leans creamy and slightly masculine with soft leather and sandalwood over a touch of vetiver. While both sillage and longevity are on the weaker side, that actually makes it a solid choice for scorching days — like today’s 98°F heat in Maryland. It won’t overpower you or those around you, but still keeps you feeling fresh and pulled-together. Not groundbreaking, but easy to wear, very affordable under $40, and definitely has its place in a summer rotation.

As someone who has over 150 niche fragrances, I love it when a cheap designer fragrances humbles you with its absolutely amazing scent! This stuff smells far more expensive than its price tag. Fresh, but sophisticated! Doesn’t smell synthetic like a lot of cheapies. If this had a Dior logo it would be talked about more. Some regard this as being one of the best releases of 2023, and I have to agree. Sadly however this fragrance is let down by pretty terrible performance, so you’re going to have to overspray or maybe carry a small decant with you... neither of which I am against; this is a inoffensive scent profile so overspray all you like! And given its price point you don’t mind being aggressive with the trigger.