Essential fragrance notes
Head
- tangerine, bergamot, tomato leaf, blackcurrant
Heart
- black pepper, rose
Base
- patchouli, sandalwood, woods
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I'm going to give Essential by Lacoste a thumbs up. It's long lasting but expect subtle projection like any sport fragrance. This one doesn't smell like it was developed in year 2005 but rather more influenced with how sport fragrances in the 1980's were designed.

I’m gonna say yes here. It’s original (odd green freshie, with tomato leaf and a creamy sweetness) and pleasant. Especially now, in this overly blue, bumble gummy ambroxan bomb era.
Sophisticated fragheads and big time collectors are gonna pass on this and that’s fine. For enthusiasts, this is a safe blind buy - its cheap! - but if you have a large collection, this could get lost in it, and you may prefer to spend your money elsewhere.
But for an easy reach, spring and summer refresher or unique gym scent - especially for a younger man or teenager - this will serve well.
Best in short bursts (as longevity is lacking) and when you don’t want to sledgehammer anybody with your scent (light sillage and projection). Safe for gym, school, work, the pool, tennis, walks in the park, first dates, etc. it’s versatile and inoffensive.
Recommended, albeit with caveats and restraint.
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Lasts around 3 to 4 hours.
A few females are attracted. Very few so this is not worth the asking price even if I didn't get bad service.

Not essential in any kind of way.


Probably best for summer/daytime/casual.



I would only buy this if it was a good deal, but then it's definitely worth as a casual work/office-fragrance.

Thank you,
Lonnie


The tomato leaf is what separates this scent from the mayority of fresh scents. normaly this type of scents are more citrusy, but this one has a sweet undertone (not a strong sweet though) that kinda makes it different in its own way.
Perfect for a walk outside or staying at home on a spring/summer day.
7.5/10