Lacoste (original) (1984)
by Lacoste

Think of a very synthetic Monsieur de Givenchy coupled with the animalic civet of YSL pour Homme and you have Lacoste for Men. The opening is a nice citrus and herbal accord, but after that synthetic florals and civet take the helm and continue through an unpleasant drydown. Get Eau Sauvage instead.

It's my Mom's fault I buy so many frags now, and this is is the culprit...my very first real frag was Lacoste Classic given to me in the early 90s. Surprised she gave me one from her trip abroad, even more surprised that her choice actually clicked with me.

Although Carolina Herrera for Men was the one that really turned me on to the world of frags, I'll always remember Lacoste Classic as a fitting initiation when I got it in high school -- sharp and powerful at the start, comforting yet with an edge at the end. I don't have a bottle now, I think I've moved on to fougeres...and I'm currently loving my citrus-y Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca...but if I get bitten by the nostalgia bug, I just might get another bottle just for old times' sake.

Probably the original "summer" scent. It is purity and freshness in a serene and refined soapy-citrus balm. It is very strong and long-lasting, so a couple of sprays suffice. Wear this and you'll smell freshly bathed and splendidly fragrant.

Game - set - match!

Everything is just perfect for me here - the name (the simplest as it can be), the bottle (white and green colors, reminding me of tennis court of old times), the scent...

Yes, I agree - citrusy opening, transforming into clean laundry smell, rich guy aura, lasts forever with nice sillage, perfect for mild to warm weather in all occasions...

Not for someone looking for "hot" and "naughty" scent, definitely.

Just one note for the end - I was completely shocked when I realised that this scent is not mentioned at all at the official Lacoste fragrances web page. I just hope that there is no smart guy out there contemplating "out of production" status for this gem.

To me, this just smells like a fancy deodorant. This scent brought me back to the locker room in high school. If you mixed all the deodorants (old spice, speed stick etc.), I would imagine coming up with something like this. Its nothing amazing, at the same time I would wear it if I had nothing else to wear. Middle of the road here, to my nose anyway...

Opened with a lemon cleaner type note that I was unsure about, but that didn't last too long. It settled into a very nice citrus and slightly woodsy scent unlike any I've sampled. This turned out nice and I will grab a bottle next time I see it.