Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu: released in 2026, fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu dupe we found is Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Blue — 85% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Blue | 85% | about $85 (+21%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Lacoste Fragrances Lacoste Original | 84% | about $45 (−36%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu | 81% | about $25 (−64%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Yves Saint Laurent Y | 79% | about $100 (+43%) | 5h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 5 | TUMI Awaken Distilled | 78% | about $90 (+29%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Belongs to the same iconic line as Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu, capturing a parallel fresh and aquatic essence.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 388 community ratings.
Rooted in the same house heritage as Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu, bringing a classic aromatic and woody framework.
It shares its aromatic, woody and lavender accords with Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 426 community ratings.
Presents a similar aromatic and fresh spicy character reminiscent of Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu, with a sturdy woody backbone.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 324 community ratings.
Lends the same bold aromatic and fresh spicy intensity found in the heart of Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu.
It shares its fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 4,982 community ratings.
Evokes the invigorating citrus and herbal splash present in Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu, leaning into a modern clean profile.
It shares its woody, lavender and aromatic accords with Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 103 community ratings.
Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu.
TUMI Awaken Distilled, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu.
Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Blue, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu itself sells from £37 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Blue actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu. 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. TUMI Awaken Distilled comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lacoste Fragrances L.12.12. Bleu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.