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.

This smells like a niche aromatic. Reminds me of Wall St by Bond No 9 initially, minus the strong cucumber note I get from that. I regret now I only purchased a 50ml because you're going to have to go heavier on the trigger. Fresh with just a little bit of warm spice to make it interesting and gives it depth and an alluring woody vibe that makes you want to get that addictive second and third sniff. Pleasant and likeable. Won't offend and can be worn in the office. Wouldn't call this a rip off if it was double retail price.

I really went ham gobbling up these Lacostes recently. It opens with mandarin orange and turmeric, which will throw you off if you aren't expecting in; a month ago on paper before allowing it to settle all I got was turmeric. Now there's a bit more citrus, but turmeric acts as a bridge in the open through the heart where it is joined by aromatic lavender, sage, and cardamom. In the base I get a clean leather, vetiver and sandalwood, giving me the vibe of sitting on a wooden bench at a grass tennis court.

Love the fresh orange and spicy cardamom opening. lavender woods and sage throughout the scent as it dries it gets rounded out by the light leather note. Banger for what you can get this for. Projects ok but not super loud which I appreciate. Lasts long enough for what I need it for which is gym or work or just hanging around. I don't need all my fragrances to be beast mode or last 12 hours. Nice reach if you just wanna smell good but be low-key about it.

Blind bought this based on the reviews and totally scored. From the opening to drydown, it smells sophisticated, modern and very versatile. Opening is citrusy and fresh with green facets. Then it shifts gear during the dry down where it becomes creamy and smoother. Nothing overly juvenile but rather wearable by anyone. Spring, summer and I'd say even for fall. NICELY DONE!!

Best blind buy I did in my life. I loved every note of it when I gave it a smell. It is insanely good for it's cheap price, it is a freshy woody smell with a beautiful balance. It is amazing for someone who wants to smell different at summer in affordable prices. It is not a dupe, not a fancy expensive parfume either. An affordable designer cologne which smells awesome.

Blind buy to replace L.12.12 White when I was out. This is good, the orange and turmeric start nicely then seem to fade away quite quickly. The dry down reminds me a bit of CH Man, with a much less leather and no vanilla but some how still similar. Easy reach type of fragrance but I must admit I do prefer the L12.12 White.

Wow. What a fragrance. It figures, of course. As has been said already, incredibly good scent that is handicapped by poor performance. I'm super happy with it regardless, since the price point makes it an easy overspray/reapply without any financial remorse. This stuff is just great.

Incredibly enjoyable fragrance. I haven't tried Dior Homme Sport 2018, but this definitely reminds me of the original Sport. I wish the projection was better, but a very smooth, refined, luxurious fragrance at a very good price point. 9/10

This is a very nice easy to wear fragrance. It makes me smell so good the whole day. Very aromatic and great quality for the price. Long lasting with enough power for daily use, and just functions very well indeed. I fell in love.

A blend of Bleu de Chanel, Dior Homme Sport, and a hint of Dior Sauvage Elixir, all presented with Lacoste’s unique touch. The perfect fragrance for any occasion, and likely my new signature scent, all for just $40.

For me a fresh invigorating experience that is in the same vibe as bleu de chanel edp but unfortunately without sillage and lasting power . Ok for the price point. Just wish it lasted longer.

I’m usually into gourmand stuff but this has to be the best fresh sporty type fragrance I’ve ever tried. Super clean refreshing scent. Definitely buying a full bottle.

I love this. The cardamom is great.

I’ve gotten compliments from men and women on a night out with drinks. After the first 2-3 hours they could smell it behind me on a cool night said by those who complimented me. The unique Tumeric and Orange combo is really nice and addicting with a nice woody base. A day scent no doubt dumb reach warm weather stuff. But longevity is mediocre, maybe 4-5 hours before completely gone at least on me. Never the less I couldn’t get rid of it, it’s great smelling. Compared to the L1212 Blanc OG which was just way too floral for me. Couldn’t keep that one. Lacoste is just not know for longevity but I’ll keep this one. Can find it $40-$50 on eBay. Not a must have but defiantly unique for a designer with the Tumeric and and Orange.

Like everything in the Lacoste menswear line, L.12.12.Blanc Eau Intense has a wonderful accord of all those pleasant, comfortable, and clean impressions that we associate with Lacoste, the clothing brand. However, like everything else in the Lacoste menswear line, the depth is weak. The lavender fills the space vacated quickly by those oranges, then dissipates just as fast. The faint sweetness of sandalwood is what's left to remind me that this could have been a truly differentiated L.12.12. For a perfume called intense, this one's underwhelming. Anything with lavender must never be called "intense."