Lacoste Original Eau de Parfum
Lacoste Original Eau de Parfum: sporty elegance reinvented Forty years after the iconic 1984 creation, Lacoste unveils in 2024 a rebirth named Lacoste Original Eau de Parfum. Conceived by perfumers Anne Flipo and Tanguy Guesnet, this fougère-woody juice condenses the house DNA: incisive freshness, free movement and timeless chic. On the program: a citrus-spice trio that snaps like a winning shot, an armful of refined aromatics worthy of the tennis locker room, and a woody-amber base that extends the match well beyond sunset. With Pierre Niney as the face of the campaign, Lacoste claims a return to its roots: authenticity, creativity and French allure.
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Fact sheet
- Full name: Lacoste Original Eau de Parfum
- Brand: Lacoste
- Olfactory family: Fougère – Woody – Spicy
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Launch date: June 12, 2024
- Perfumers: Anne Flipo & Tanguy Guesnet
- Available sizes: 60 ml, 100 ml
Composition: the olfactory pyramid
Top: citrus and bright spices
From the first spray, a burst of bergamot flares up, boosted by the aromatic bite of cardamom and pink pepper. This citrus-spicy opening recalls the crisp air of a center court at dawn: dynamic, precise, invigorating.
Heart: lavender & sage, a couture aromatic duo
The heart unfolds a lavender absolute and clary sage accord; woven with a thread of lavandin, it revisits the classic fougère by infusing it with a “white shirt” elegance. The effect is clean, slightly camphoraceous, as brisk as a crosscourt backhand.
Base: creamy wood & amber tonka
The base reveals a milky sandalwood that pairs with the depth of patchouli and AmbreXtreme™. A touch of tonka bean subtly sweetens the blend, creating a warm sillage that is never heavy. Longevity: over nine hours on skin, with a woody halo lingering on fabric until the next day.
Bottle: green and white minimalism
A clean-lined bottle echoing Lacoste's iconic colors.
Sporty chic allure: a block of tinted crocodile green glass topped with a satin white cap. The sharp edges recall the cut of a piqué polo shirt; a silver metal plate underscores the object's modern feel. Without superfluous flourish, this design lets the material speak: transparency, light, signature color. The outer box, FSC certified, features the court's chevron pattern in a darker green, a subtle nod to the tennis heritage.
Advertising campaign
Directed by Quentin Deronzier, the campaign follows Pierre Niney through Paris at dawn. Between wet sidewalks and zinc rooftops, the actor blends dance steps with imaginary rallies; each movement releases a green-silver cloud evoking the fragrance. Set to the electro soundtrack Lift Your Game, the film ends on a close-up of the bottle, with the tagline: “Play Your Original”. The print ad captures a slow-motion smash: the ball bursts into shards of green glass, a metaphor for the olfactory coup d'éclat.
Reviews & verdict
Lacoste Original Eau de Parfum targets the man seeking a fresh yet charismatic signature scent. Less “green” than the 1984 juice, more woody-creamy, it wears well year-round: invigorating in spring, reassuring in autumn. On warm skin, the cardamom and pink pepper take on a gourmand candied-zest nuance; in cooler weather, the velvety sandalwood dominates, offering a chic clean-skin impression. Moderate projection; an elegant sillage that leaves behind the impression of effortless elegance. Worth testing if modern fougères in the “white shirt-clean sneakers” style are your thing.
Recommended wearing momentsMomentOccasionSillageApplication tip
Morning wake-up
Gym session
Light
Two sprays on t-shirt
Business lunch
Chic bistro
Moderate
Crossed mist over neck and shoulders
Late afternoon
Tennis match
Discreet
One spray on the wrist
Cocktail evening
Rooftop
Enveloping
Layering with sandalwood balm
Olfactory pyramid
- Top notesThe first minutes
- Heart notesThe heart of the perfume
- Base notesWhat lingers
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