Review · Beauty & fragrance
L.12.12 Blanc Intense Eau de Toilette review
A spicier version of L.12.12 Blanc, with mandarin and turmeric over cardamom, lavender, clary sage, sandalwood, leather and vetiver.
By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026
- Quality (40%)
- 8.6
- Experience (25%)
- 8.5
- Value (35%)
- 7.8
L.12.12 Blanc Intense is the next step for men who already like L.12.12 Blanc and want more warmth. Perfumania lists mandarin orange and turmeric on top, cardamom, lavender and clary sage in the heart and sandalwood, leather and vetiver in the base. Compared with the original, the cardamom and leather carry over, while turmeric, lavender and sandalwood push it toward a spicier, more grown-up profile that suits evenings and cooler weather. It costs $66.95 for 3.3 oz, down from $91.00, or about $20.29 per ounce, which is $5 to $10 less than the 3.3 oz bottles of Noir, Silver Grey and Original. The listing showed no customer reviews at our check, so there is no rating to lean on, and it comes in one size only. Shoppers who want the freshest, lightest Lacoste should stay with the original Blanc. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.
Who it is for
L.12.12 Blanc fans who want a spicier, warmer version
Price
$66.95 for a 3.3 oz spray at Perfumania as of November 2026.
SALE PRICE $66.95 Regular price $91.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.
Key features
- Eau de toilette for men, per the Perfumania listing
- Top notes of mandarin orange and turmeric
- Cardamom, lavender and clary sage heart
- Sandalwood, leather and vetiver base
- Sold in a 3.3 oz bottle
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: About $20.29 per ounce for 3.3 oz
- Strength: Keeps Blanc's cardamom and leather but adds lavender and sandalwood
- Strength: $66.95, down from a $91.00 regular price at our check
- Weakness: No customer reviews shown on Perfumania at our check
- Weakness: One size only
- Weakness: Turmeric and leather make it less airy than the original Blanc
Key facts
- Price: $66.95 (3.3 oz)
- Concentration: Eau de toilette
- Key notes: Mandarin, turmeric, lavender, sandalwood, leather
- Sizes: 3.3 oz
Where it ranks
L.12.12 Blanc Intense Eau de Toilette is No. 6 in our Best Lacoste Colognes verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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