Lacoste Elegance (2007)
by Lacoste

To my untrained nose, this comes out as little more than woods, raspberry, and chocolate. And it's incredible that way.

Definitely not a mature scent either - a teen can pull this off. It is a cold weather cologne though.

13rd November, 2011.

Maybe I'm novice, maybe not. But this blew me away. I am not ashamed.

I own only the deo, but even this has stopped me from buying again until it really runs out. The initial mint-pepper blast is truly different, and invigorating. I also got a powdery sweetness from the spray can too, very nice, it cleared, and then returns after 15 mins or so. Then the raspberry chocolate accord show begins, all while the minty thyme still hangs at the back, the balance is subtle and supreme by Lacoste. The base for me just got better, with more raspberries, chocolate and now joined by addictive amber and light woods. A bit dry, but classy-dry. This is masterful, a true classic/gem or whatever good you can call, amidst all the new designer fray

Downers, yes the usual one, always seems to be the rubbish longetivity/strength nowadays =[

19th March, 2010.

Great Winter Fragance. Very Modern and sweet, yet very warming. Amazing Scent!!

19th September, 2009.

This is very nicely done, subtle and nicely blended (in other words, not too much or too little). If you consider yourself a "power frag" guy, though, skip this one; you will likely consider it too weak. It is similar to Diesel Fuel for Life Men, but this is subtler and has more ingredients, making it more complex, though not necessarily more dynamic (I'd say that they both have good dynamism). What I especially like is that it is not an outright gourmand fragrance, but instead weaves the gourmand elements into a "hybrid" kind of scent. I'd call the sillage moderate, but if it was more powerful, this might come across as nauseating to a lot of people, so just spray more if you want a more powerful presentation. Ever since trying the extremely dry woody/incense frags more than a year ago, I've sought a dry fragrance that didn't irritate me. Diesel Fuel for Life Men and this one fit the bill, though DFfLM is stronger and lasts longer.

18th September, 2009.

This is hands down, the best Lacoste fragrance. That's not saying much nor is it much of an accomplishment but it is what it is. There is no chocolate and not a lot of mint like what others are reporting. I think they should have smelled it before they read the pyramid.
What are the most dominating notes then? Sweet raspberries and cedar. It's really wonderful and, yes even a bit elegant. Nothing refined or pretentious and it doesn't stay around very long or project so you may want to spray extra on your skin and clothing to make it last.
Again, you won't go turning heads but you'll enjoy this nice, mild, sweet, woodsy fragrance while it lasts on you.

8th September, 2009.

Quite sweet but lasts only an hour or so on my skin which is dryish.Like the amber notes as I am not really a citrus type.Think it would be fine for a summer evening when you need a soft fragrance but dont want to smell like mosquito killer.Have only tried it at a store for a sample but would not fork out the full price due to the lasting power.

4th June, 2009.