Lacoste
Lacoste Fragrances1984
Side by side
Lacoste vs. Polo
Is Lacoste better than Polo?
Polo rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BasilOakmossGeraniumVetiverBergamotCedarMuskJasmineCarnationAmber
aromaticfresh spicygreenwoodyearthymossyherbal
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 Polo?
| Lacoste | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1984 | 1978 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Lacoste and Polo smell?
Lacoste
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Green
Woody
Earthy
Floral
Lavender
Polo
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Tobacco
Mossy
Green
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lacoste and Polo share?
Top
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderClary Sage
Juniper BerriesBasilBergamotCorianderCarawayTarragon
Heart
BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum
Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherCarnationGeraniumChamomilePepperJasmineRose
Base
OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber
OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumJasmineLavenderCarnation
CarnationGeraniumChamomileJasmineRose
Citric Notes
LimeBergamotLemon
Bergamot
Herbaceous Notes
BasilClary Sage
BasilTarragon
Mossy Notes
OakmossGreen Notes
Oakmoss
Woody Notes
Cedar
Pine Tree NeedlesCedar
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Lacoste and Polo work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lacoste or Polo?
| Lacoste | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lacoste and Polo?
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
Polo is not trying to impress anyone. This is a well-built masculine that knows exactly what it is, and has never needed to apologize for being a classic.Polo
The hunt
Where to buy Lacoste and Polo
| Lacoste | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 oz | — | $56.35ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $60.67ecosmetics |
| 4 oz | — | $51.95fragranceshop |
| 6.7 oz | — | $93.39ecosmetics |
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