Lacoste
Lacoste Fragrances1984
Side by side
Lacoste vs. Cool Water
Is Lacoste better than Cool Water?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OakmossGeraniumCedarGreen NotesMuskJasmineLavenderAmber
aromaticcitrusfresh spicygreenwoodyearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Lacoste and Cool Water?
| Lacoste | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1984 | 1988 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do Lacoste and Cool Water smell?
Lacoste
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Green
Woody
Earthy
Floral
Lavender
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lacoste and Cool Water share?
Top
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderClary Sage
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Heart
BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
Base
OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumJasmineLavenderCarnation
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
Citric Notes
LimeBergamotLemon
Neroli
Herbaceous Notes
BasilClary Sage
MintRosemary
Woody Notes
Cedar
CedarwoodCedarSandalwood
Mossy Notes
OakmossGreen Notes
Oakmoss
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green Notes
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Lacoste and Cool Water work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lacoste or Cool Water?
| Lacoste | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lacoste and Cool Water?
This is the one for people who remember what oakmoss smelled like before the restrictions. Green herbs and vintage structure bring that classic character forward.Lacoste
Here's the thing about Cool Water: it doesn't try to seduce you. It just shows up, smells incredible, and never overstays. That's rarer than it sounds.Cool Water
The hunt
Where to buy Lacoste and Cool Water
| Lacoste | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 1.3 oz | — | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 50ml | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 2.5 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
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