René Lacoste was a formidable tennis player. Feared by his opponents, he ended his career after a brilliant run in the 1920s. He then decided to launch his own clothing brand, still very much inspired by the world of sports. This is how the Lacoste polo shirt came about, in 1927. Nearly a century after its release, it remains one of the most coveted garments on the planet. Even better: it is the source of inspiration for a line of perfumes launched in 2011. In 2023, this line was expanded with a new creation named Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense.
Since its release in 1927, the Lacoste polo shirt has never stopped making headlines. Available in hundreds of colors, it has traveled the world and allows men to vary their style according to their mood or the seasons. In keeping with this image, the Lacoste L.12.12 perfume collection, launched in 2011, grows year after year. In 2023, a masculine creation comes to complete this collection with new power and absolute freshness. A breakdown of the composition of Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense.
The spicy, lively opening of Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense
Like many men's perfumes, Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense opens with intense freshness. This sense of liveliness is highly prized in the world of perfumery. Indeed, it evokes the Eaux de Cologne of the past, while providing greater energy for everyday life. In Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense, this is expressed through the vivid presence of a juicy, tangy mandarin. This citrus fruit is nonetheless enlivened by spices. Turmeric leaves slightly recall the scent of saffron. Their woody facet may come as a surprise. Cardamom also rounds out the whole with its anise-like, camphoraceous facet. Undeniably, this is a masculine perfume with plenty of character.
The aromatic heart of Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense
In a second phase, Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense shifts toward a more Mediterranean, aromatic register. Lavandin gives it a scent more delicate than lavender. Also camphoraceous, it is an ingredient known for its relaxing properties. Here, it is paired with clary sage, with its more ambery, animalic and earthy notes. With these two ingredients, Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense unfolds very sun-kissed accents. Mugwort completes this recipe with its herbaceous, slightly bitter freshness. Note that this is also a typical ingredient in men's perfumery.
The final woody, sensual breath of Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense
As you will have gathered, little by little, the Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense perfume asserts its virility. This aspect is clearly amplified in its base notes. Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense gives way to a more woody duo. Vetiver gives it a warm, smoky, earthy scent. It immediately evokes the feeling of being in the undergrowth. Sandalwood, for its part, is more soothing and enduring. Here it acts as a fixative and allows this perfume to hold perfectly on skin for many hours. Finally, because the Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense man also has a seductive side, this resurfaces in a final, more animalic white leather accord. The spell is complete.
Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense is a perfume created by perfumers Jean-Christophe Hérault and Delphine Lebeau, designed for a free, bold man who wishes to reveal his masculinity with confidence and dynamism.