Description
The new release from Lacoste and its L.12.12 collection is inspired by the yellow polo shirt. “L” stands for Lacoste, the number 1 symbolizes the “Petit Piqué” material used, 2 represents short sleeves and 12 is the number of prototypes made before the final product. Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Yellow—Jaune is a scent that triggers optimism, joy and positive energy.
Fresh and citrusy, aromatic-fruity, it represents sunshine rays in a bottle. Opening with accords of grapefruit, it develops into the heart of Golden Delicious apples. The base is aromatic-woody, made of cypress accords.
Available as 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Yellow (Jaune) was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Sonia Constant.
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kolianich – :
scent : 8/10
sillage : 7/10
longevity :6/10
100% day fragrance
nice aquatic scent
reminds me of Light Blue by Dolce&Gabbana
jnadvor – :
This is Hugo Boss Bottled + D&G Light Blue + gin & tonic.
Smells pleasant enough, but really borrows all the most common and unoriginal elements of both and just drowns it all in gin and tonic, more or less diluting it into something you’d need to drown yourself in to smell it even an hour later.
All things considered, I can’t really hate it – it’s safe, pleasant and cheap – but there are just so many better and more unique fragrances out there. Life is just too short for such prototypical mediocrity.
xst259InsuffBooni – :
It is just a stunning summer fragrance at its price range. It is fresh and fruity. Longevity and sillage is moderate.Well suited for work as well.
mitruhka – :
Another dog-dirt fragrance pumped out by Lacoste… a weak nothing-burger of a perfume that’s barely even a skin scent at best and really just smells like that yellow patch you can’t scrub off your white shirt.
But, hey – at least the bottle is kinda pretty.
kastrl – :
This is the weakest cologne I’ve ever sampled and the weakest cologne from Lacoste ever! I’m quite disappointed. It smells a little citrusy but that’s it; it’s barely noticeable and not really pleasant. At least I only bought a sample.
tzp654JeomiWogkig – :
I’m so sad because i absolutely love it on the tester strip and my clothes, but if i spray it on my skin it just smells like citrusy body odor.
sollozo – :
One of my work colleagues wore this today in place of his usual Hugo Boss The Scent and I had to give him a huge compliment because it was radiating so much more boldly and fresher than HBTS (although I do like it, too, when I can actually smell it on him). He was sitting at a conference table quite a few feet from me and the smell was easily enveloping me (I’m sure everyone else in the room could sense it, too). I’m going to ask him to wear that scent much more often and just might get some for myself (I’m a woman who is getting more into scents that are marketed towards men), LOL!
tu0872 – :
Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Yellow is my first experience with Lacoste as a house or clothing brand. I find L.12.12. Yellow is a bit of an interesting scent but one I smelt before. The notes are mostly the same as Tommy Hilfiger TH Bold, except for a Sean John 3AM like tonic water. TH Bold is a little more metallic, and 3AM is more leathery, but I feel these comparisons are pretty fair.
I do like L.12.12. Yellow as it is more on the TH Bold than 3 AM side. Yes, it is light but packs a punch early on. Like 3AM, the tonic water note is the star. That said, the grapefruit is pretty strong and even the pink pepper is there too. The open is the strongest notes but I think the vetiver in the base is the next strongest scent similar to my thoughts on TH Bold. I notice apple and coriander in the mid and a slight cypress in the base.
L.12.12. Yellow and 3AM share slight differences in use. I do find 3AM more night date ready, but Yellow is bright and active like TH Bold is. It is a spring/summer casual and work scent similar to TH Bold. I do think performance can be better like in both 3AM and TH Bold. I can get about two hours of medium projection and about 5/6 hours as a skin scent.
I do think Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Yellow is a nice scent but I can only rate it a 6.8 out of 10. I don’t mind the 3AM similarities as there are differences, but it is less useful. In my TH Bold review, I stated I wouldn’t get another bottle of it, but I’m unsure on this one.
cnz531intitytek – :
If this came out in the early 2000s when I was in high school, I would have bought this in a heartbeat. Having that said, if you are in your teens or early 20s, this is the perfect fragrance for you. The grapefruit with the tonic water in this are a perfect match making it extremely youthful to my nose. I really wish I was younger so I could wear this…perfect for summer.
WalmartNaf – :
Yes, this is a like, nothing wrong with it smells nice, modern and fresh, but in the other end is not outstanding nor a master piece, but is nice to wear, I don’t know if it will grow in me since Summer is almost gone, I don’t think I will try it in the fall/winter months, but maybe…
ADIK – :
Aguardado este! vamos ver qual será minha reação quando ele chegar!
benderfray – :
This one is really in your face. My boyfriend got it as a gift and occasionally wears it, and I am a sucker for any scent that sticks to him, but it’s not out of this world great. It’s really bold, but it doesn’t have much to shove in your face so you’re hit with a strong lingering scent of alcohol and citrus. It’s a very bright scent, very clean cut and if you could bottle happiness it probably smells similar to this. So it’s very fitting for sunny days, a good smell to bring to the beach or a summer party at night. It’s not bad at all, but it’s brash and too energetic for me. 6.5/10
bnl191speagoessenda – :
This one is a must have if ur into citrus scents, the tonic water in this one is very prominent, also i feel more like yellow lemon than grapefuit in this one, i have smelled all the L.12.12 line, and i can say this one along with the blue one are the most lineal scents of this collection, this from beggining to tha dry down dosnt change too much, summer spring daily use one this one 8/10
igor Sribnyy – :
I have a love / hate relationship with this one. Unlike the white L.12.12 which I wear almost everyday, this one is almost only for spring and summer days. Yes it is optimistic and clean smelling like the white one but I just feel that this is more appropriate for those days. Another thing against this one is that it smells more of a casual setting / just going out with friends type of a frag.
After all those bad points there’s still several reasons why I still own it. One is that it last a bit longer on my skin than the white, and that citrus opening really smells good. IMHO this is a good counter balance to the cleanness of the white one. While the white one can evoke sterility and cleanness, this yellow one is a bright, and energetic folk to uplift your spirits.
maks2209 – :
I generally don’t like these kinds of scents, but this one seems to have the right balance, meaning that it’s not too smooth/blended nor abrasive. The fruit smells really good, though I’m not a big citrus fan, and then there is a woody/spicy element that works its way into the balance. The reason I wouldn’t even consider buying a bottle, unless it was discounted significantly, is that the longevity seems quite poor. I have a mini and I certainly don’t feel any need to acquire more.
kraya – :
Lovely citrusy scent! I love this for me!
Hausiawigue – :
A really enjoyable scent. Fresh energetic citrus in the opening but then becomes slightly spicy with the citrus.
Good after a workout, hanging out with friends, or doing anything sporty.
The only bad thing is this doesn’t last at all. Try getting it on sale.
Refsceachus – :
What a fucking crazy energetic fresh scent, very nice,the best citrus opening i came across in time , awesomely blended with pepper/woods and citrus with the tonic water thingy.. i like it but juust need to spray every one hour as its freaking weak as hell, i bet that if they make an EDP of this it will be the next lady killer in summers.
Gorodovoi11111 – :
As men’s fragrances go, I would rate this as a keeper. Mild, fresh, bright, and energetic. Would love it if my partner would wear!
AlexRuss85 – :
It is like having Wimbledon in a bottle.
Clean, fresh, sporty and optimistic. Great stuff.
ngi024speagoessenda – :
This fragrance has one of the best openings I’ve smelled on a citrus scent and very good for any kind of scent. However, on my skin it doesn’t last long or project very well. You will want to carry a travel atomizer if you wear this fragrance. I find myself reapplying it every two hours, because the longevity just isn’t there. If this fragrance were much stronger, it would certainly be in my top 5.
Lacoste L.12.12 Jaune is definitely not worth full MSRP. I also have L.12.12 Blanc. I would like Jaune better than Blanc, if it lasted longer.
I’ve seen some Fragrantica members compare Lacoste L.12.12 Jaune to Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche. There is a slight difference, but overall to the average nose, they will smell very similar. I would consider buying this fragrance again, but I would not pay more than $25-30 for a 100mL bottle.
UPDATE: I haven’t worn this fragrance much in the last 6-9 months. Since writing this review, I bought Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche and Olfactive Studio Still Life, which both have a similar vibe to this fragrance, but are higher quality. I would recommend buying this if you are new to fragrances or do not have much money. I would still recommend saving your money to buy Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche instead. It smells like a higher quality version of Lacoste Jaune and it has the longevity that Jaune does not.
masgam – :
Smells so good and yes you feel optimistic.
It’s typically lactose. Like and love but still not lactose masterpiece.
GrireeKidge – :
Actually so far all of the l12.12 fragrances are good it’s just the performance on them are not too good this one is a really good summer citrus scent it’s about a tie with the white in my opinion #1 white/yellow #2 red #3 black all are good clean casual scents that can be worn for any occasion or anytime work school run errands working out etc…
Fusion76 – :
this is a really nice scent, the opening smell of citrus and tonic water mix to give off a dirty orange, sandy beachy type of opening which then gives way into a more musky and woodsy dry down. A very nice summer scent
sirbis – :
جميع عطور لاكوست جذابة وباردة في الصيف… انا من عشاق اللاكوست
RED34 – :
جميع عطور لاكوست جذابة وباردة في الصيف… انا من عشاق اللاكوست
lavik – :
love this scent what wonderful freshness makes me want hot summer days with a hot summer woman 😛 excellent purchase
so far i also have lacoste red and black with white on the way and i havnt found one i regret buying as yet
BabyBoyTiz – :
Hi people, this review is just to say how happy this fragrance makes me feel, from the first spray to the last dry down, its fruity and very fresh, little bit of sweetness not cloying but rater pleasant, and its almost natural not synthetic at all jus little bit of woodiness in the far background its a happy fragrance for spring and summer, very good from Lacoste…
шаднарак – :
I always give Lacoste fragrances a go but I don’t really know why? I mean lets face it, most of them are either horrendous, just cheap or don’t perform well…and the majority have all three of these characteristics.
I think it’s due to my unwavering love of Eau de Lacoste Blanc which I absolutely adore and think is a masterpiece among boring ‘fresh’ designer scents.
So I’ve been awaiting this Yellow one (and the purple one which hasn’t dropped yet)and it really didn’t disappoint. I’m not sure whether I’m loosing my mind but this is actually really nice.
It’s got that average designer citrus opening but then no saltiness, no horrid calone note, no cloying sweetness or annoying bandwagon notes like tonka bean… Pretty much no ‘fakery’ (rather than synthetic…ness) at all!
It’s remarkable it just seems like a pleasant smelling summery fresh fragrance to me. Maybe a little base of woods and hint of pink pepper and ginger but nothing overt. I could’ve sworn I got a hint of floral maybe ylang or tuberose from my beloved blanc, it definitely shares a pinch of the soothing ice lolly quality.
I only tried it once on the back of my hand so I will have to return to it but all in all I’d say not a bad job by Lacoste.
Minor criticism still wasn’t good in the longevity department.
nelvbqmgkfq – :
همیشه دوست دارم رایحه این خانه عطر را هماهنگ با تی شرت های با رنگ های الوان و روح بخش و شادی آور استفاده کنم .
بمانند این رایحه ترش وسر زنده که مناسب برای زمان ومکانی که احتیاج به سرحال و شادبودن دارید.
diabbankeviverst – :
another solid Lacoste release!
mspilot – :
I heard about this months before its release and was really looking forward to it after researching it here. What a great scent to bolster my collection, just in time for spring & summer.
Having just tried it, all my hopes have been crushed by a blasted bubble-gum note — I can think of nothing worse. It’s not overly cloying so maybe I’ll come back to it when the weather heats back up. For now, it’s a big letdown.
zaqi33 – :
This one is nice, refreshing, fruity, with just a hint of sweetness. It smells close to natural, other Lacoste scents usually smell synthetic. It smells like a sweet orange – a little bit sour and not very sweet. I get the tonic water note too. After 2 hours the projection is very low, it lasts totally 3 hours on my skin. I find it suitable for the gym and when playing some sports.
shish68 – :
This fragrance is similar to chanel allure edition blanc. But lacoste managed to creat a more pleasing scent than chanel allure blanc wich doesnt turn like someone how had a cold scent. I like this fragrance but lacoste keeps on doing the same thing with there fragrances and that is poor longivity and silage.
oxu934intitytek – :
This is summer in a bottle. Smelled this new fragrance today at Sephora. This one is good and refreshing with a citrus and light Vetiver vibe. Good Job Lacoste.
adigamova – :
Tried it at Dubai airport last night. It was a new scent to me, not that unique though.
ivav196818 – :
This yellow edition is normal and typical for Lacoste. It smells 80% as one of the L’Eau par Kenzo fragrances named L’Eau par Kenzo Wild. Fruity citrusy with a gingery vibe. Not the worst though not the best in the Lacoste range.
kinoman1 – :
About the previous comments, for reviews on this site, I always look at the overall ratings after 50-100 people have voted to get a significant idea (trying to remember concepts from statistics classes from years and year ago). When someone votes, it could be anything from someone who smells a quick sample spray as they pass through a store to someone who has gone through a whole bottle. By the way, tell your friends about this site so we get more people voting 🙂
Samy_one – :
I don’t believe that there is someone so irresponsible pressing dislike even before smelling the scent