Best L.12.12 Silver Grey by Lacoste Fragrances Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
L.12.12 Silver Grey by Lacoste Fragrances is an aromatic fougère built around fresh and clean notes of tangerine, lavender, and geranium, with depth from frankincense, ambroxan, and vetiver. It balances bright citrus with herbal and woody facets, creating a modern yet classic scent. Those drawn to this fragrance will appreciate compositions that combine vibrant citrus with aromatic florals and a subtle smoky or resinous base.
Azahar (Lucky Orange Blossom) by Voyages Imaginaires £175.00
- Key notes:
- orange blossom
- petitgrain
- tangerine
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
Its name gives the clue. Orange tree in Spanish Arabic. There you are, standing on a Moroccan roof. An exquisite coolness wafts up, chasing the clinging heat of the day. The curtains move lazily in the breeze. Shadows of orange trees stretch in the setting sun.
Élise by Rance 1795 £110.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- neroli
- rose
- tangerine
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- marine
The opening of Élise summons a Tuscan sea breeze, mingling with a smile of citrus. Neroli and rose intertwine with crisp eucalyptus, the perfect balance between floral and green. Marine notes gradually surrender to the warm base of musk, patchouli and amber.
Perfumer: Chris Carbonnel
Laetitia by Rance 1795 £120.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- nutmeg
- rose
- tangerine
- tolu balm
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
A voluptuous amber built around the formidable floral trio of magnolia, peony and Bulgarian rose. Adding spice to the headiness is nutmeg and cardamom, and the lusciousness is heightened by a custardy vanilla, with a playful wink of tangerine. Tender orange blossom further encourages the decadence. Laetitia features millesimé notes: like in fine wines and liqueurs, these are the extracts obtained from the best years of production.
Mathilde by Rance 1795 £110.00
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- lily-of-the-valley
- narcissus
- neroli
- orris (iris root)
- passion fruit
- rose
- sandalwood
- tangerine
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Matilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon I, was known for her breasts (“le plus beau décolleté”) and her talent as a painter. She also hosted a celebrated 19th-century Parisian salon attended by the greatest artists and writers of her time. This namesake perfume is an olfactory salon of provocative white florals (ylang-ylang, narcissus, jasmine) given tropical succulence with passion fruit and papaya. Mathilde’s heady brightness is softened by iris and sandalwood.
Rose Struck by Liis £160.00
- Key notes:
- cassis
- rose
- tangerine
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Inspired by flowers frozen in ice and dramatic winter skies transforming into spring — a fleeting moment captured in scent. The crisp, green effect of cassis leaves is overlaid with blackcurrant sparkle, adding buoyancy to the syrupy rose. Matcha tea lends a brewed, vegetal quality.
Kajal III by Kajal £195.00
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- grapefruit
- lavender
- lemon
- neroli
- rosemary
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
Symbolically, three is a powerful number which represents the wholeness of a completed cycle — the past, the present, the future. We are not defined by our hardships, but by how we confront them: the discipline of optimism, the courage of resolve. Kajal III, with its burst of ginger and citrus anchored by cleansing lavender and enfolding amber, has been created to honor all forms of determination and fortitude.
Perfumer: Kevin Mathis
Dol by Ortir Apothecari £114.00
- Key notes:
- fougere
- geranium
- hay
- lavender
- petrichor
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- vintage/old school
- woody
DÔL translates to meadow and is pronounced "Dole".
Homage to a traditional fougere opens with restorative bergamot and grapefruit before settling into the soft and velvety notes of lavender and hay. This niche perfume its redolent of meandering through Welsh meadows, grounding vetiver echoes the fields of ORTIR.
Campus by Molinard £65.00
- Key notes:
- geranium
- lavender
- patchouli
- pineapple
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- woody
Campus is the 'bon vivant' moment in Molinard's historical collection, first created in 2004 it sparks adventurous pineapple and calms into luxurious tones of Provençal Lavender. It conjures an air of freedom and elegance. Beautiful geranium and woody notes from amber and sandalwood makes Campus nothing short of charm in perfume form.
La Couleur De La Nuit (Nocturnal visions) by Voyages Imaginaires £175.00
- Key notes:
- geranium
- lavender
- patchouli
- petrichor
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- unconventional
- woody
Enigmatic lights in the alleyways, diffuse shadows of red lanterns reflected on damp and sparkling sidewalks. An exhilarating night walk in the dampness of an Asian night. Elegance in chiaroscuro, a scene from Wong Kar-Wai.
Dangerosa by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £150.00
- Key notes:
- artemisia
- elemi
- frankincense
- geranium
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- green
- woody
Enter the realm of dangerous flora, where flowers bloom hungrily and fatal nectar beckons. Beneath smooth leaves, sharp thorns await. This is nature’s exquisite revenge, where beauty becomes an irresistible danger. This fragrance opens with the peppery-lemon of elemi and bitter green artemisia. A bloody rose unfurls alongside its scent kin Egyptian geranium, their metallic facets softened by velvety osmanthus. Resin, incense and woods lends authority.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
About L.12.12 Silver Grey by Lacoste Fragrances
- What makes L.12.12 Silver Grey different from other aromatic fougères?
- L.12.12 Silver Grey stands out for its balance of bright tangerine and fresh lavender with a smoky frankincense and ambroxan base. This combination creates a modern, clean scent with both citrus brightness and woody depth, unlike many fougères that lean more heavily on either aromatic herbs or woods alone.
- Are these fragrances exact copies of L.12.12 Silver Grey?
- No fragrance here is an exact copy of L.12.12 Silver Grey. Each shares some notes or accords but varies in composition, intensity, or additional elements, offering alternative interpretations of its aromatic fougère style.
- Which fragrances here have the closest woody or smoky base like L.12.12 Silver Grey?
- Dol, Dangerosa, and Rose have elements related to the woody or resinous base found in L.12.12 Silver Grey, such as vetiver, frankincense, or smoky accords. However, each uses these differently, resulting in distinct overall characters.









