Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport: released in 2009, citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport dupe we found is David Beckham The Essence — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Beckham The Essence | 84% | about $20 (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Nautica Voyage Sport | 79% | about $20 (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Adidas Moves | 77% | about $20 (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Decosta Essence Sport | 91% | about $25* (−17%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | La Rive Surftime | 87% | about $10 (−67%) | 2h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar clean, woody-aromatic DNA that mirrors the fresh and sporty vibe of Lacoste Essential Sport.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and aquatic accords with Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 399 community ratings.
Provides a similar aquatic and salty-fresh experience that sits in the same family as Lacoste Essential Sport.
It shares its aromatic, fresh and fresh spicy accords with Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 511 community ratings.
Offers a bright, aromatic citrus blend that feels reminiscent of the sporty, casual nature of Lacoste Essential Sport.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 439 community ratings.
Captures the crisp, energetic citrus and aquatic character of Lacoste Essential Sport with a very similar fresh-spicy profile.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport, opens on Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 4 community ratings.
Evokes the same breezy, aromatic aquatic feel found in Lacoste Essential Sport, offering a light and refreshing daily wear experience.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords with Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport, opens on Bergamot and Grapefruit too, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 2 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
La Rive Surftime, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport.
Fragrance World Decosta Essence Sport, at about 4h on skin, against about 5h for Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport.
Fragrance World Decosta Essence Sport, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — David Beckham The Essence saves you about $15 a year against Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport. Both priced at 100 ml; 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragrance World Decosta Essence Sport comes closest at 4.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Essential Sport notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.