Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir: released in 2013, woody, aromatic and ozonic, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir dupe we found is Ajmal Blu — 81% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajmal Blu | 81% | about $20* (−78%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Dumont Nitro Red | 77% | about $35* (−61%) | 8h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition | 75% | about $30* (−67%) | 9h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Calvin Klein Euphoria Men Intense | 84% | about $35 (−61%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Decosta Noir 20 | 91% | about $25 (−72%) | 7h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Channels the fresh aquatic and aromatic herbal opening of Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir with a clean, casual crispness.
It shares its ozonic, aquatic and woody accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir, opens on Watermelon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 421 community ratings.
Brings a similarly vibrant fruity and sweet intensity that recalls the energetic opening of Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir.
It shares its woody, ozonic and aquatic accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir, lasts about 8h against 4h and carries 1,411 community ratings.
Shares the intensely sweet fruit-and-warmth dynamic present in the darker dry-down of Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir.
It shares its sweet and ozonic accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir, lasts about 9h against 4h and carries 5,411 community ratings.
Evokes the dark chocolate and aquatic water-melon facets of Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir, carrying a similar sweet and aromatic character.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir, opens on Watermelon too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 1 community ratings.
Shares a heavy, warm spicy depth that leans into the darker, sensual base notes found in Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 2,048 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Ajmal Blu, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition, at about 9h on skin, against about 4h for Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir.
Fragrance World Decosta Noir 20, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir itself sells from $27.99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Blu saves you about $100 a year against Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.