Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic: released in 2016, vanilla, sweet and tropical, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic dupe we found is Armaf Italiano Vivo — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic 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 Pour Elle Magnetic | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Italiano Vivo | 84% | about $30* (−57%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Fantastic | 79% | about $10 (−86%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Katy Perry Killer Queen | 76% | about $20* (−71%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Oriflame Loved Up Feel Good | 81% | about $25 (−64%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Donna Karan DKNY Delicious Night | 77% | about $40 (−43%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the fruity and sweet tropical impression of Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic, offering a bright and playful wear.
It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 116 community ratings.
Presents a sweet and vibrant character that captures the playful fruitiness found in Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic.
It shares its fruity, vanilla and sweet accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 221 community ratings.
Blends sweet and tropical nuances in a manner reminiscent of the playful daytime character of the Lacoste fragrance.
It shares its fruity, sweet and patchouli accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,742 community ratings.
Shares a similar cheerful fruit-forward profile reminiscent of the Lacoste fragrance, finishing with a comforting softness.
It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 157 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Offers a deeper evening interpretation of the fruity and sweet mood captured in Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic.
It shares its fruity and sweet accords with Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,049 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
ALREHAB PERFUMES Fantastic, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic.
Armaf Italiano Vivo, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic.
Armaf Italiano Vivo, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Italiano Vivo saves you about $60 a year against Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Italiano Vivo comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Magnetic notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.