Armaf
Hunter Man
Best Lacoste L. 12. 12. White Dupe
Armaf Hunter Man is a clone of Lacoste L. 12. 12. White, with a 76% accuracy score and about 75% cheaper than the original.
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76% MatchInspired by $96 originalSave about 75%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy76%
Longevity6-10 hours
SillageStrong
You SaveAbout 75%
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The Scoop
Hunter Man captures the creamy floral heart and woody-leather base of L.12.12 White quite well, making it a respectable budget alternative. However, the clone lacks some of the original's aromatic complexity, particularly the rosemary freshness and suede's soft elegance in the development. The overall silhouette is similar but the clone feels slightly flatter and less refined through the mid-stage.
Key Differences
Hunter Man misses some of the herbal-aromatic nuances of the original and tends to be slightly less longevous. The suede note, which adds softness to L.12.12 White, is either absent or underdeveloped in the clone, making it feel less sophisticated.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.0 community ratingBest Seasons
Spring100%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn57%
Winter23%
Community Insights
★ 4.0 from 497 ratingsWhat people who wear Armaf Hunter Man report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
woody
aromatic
citrus
yellow floral
fresh spicy
warm spicy
tuberose
white floral
Longevity
Very weak5%
Weak9%
Moderate48%
Long lasting32%
Eternal6%
Sillage
Intimate11%
Moderate53%
Strong25%
Enormous12%
Who wears it
Female5%
More female1%
Unisex10%
More male30%
Male54%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced1%
Ok8%
Good value30%
Great value58%
People say it reminds them of
Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. White 219Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Limited Edition 31Armaf White Diamond 22
What people like
- Refreshing clean soapy scent profile
- High value for the price
- Great performance in high heat
- Excellent Lacoste L.12.12 White clone
What people dislike
- Linear scent with little evolution
- Abrasive if applied too heavily
- Ugly and polarizing bottle design
- Synthetic sweetness can become cloying
What wearers say
“bought this today and all i can say is it really smells like the original lacoste blanc and it really performs really well on me, it lasted about 8+ hours on my skin and for its price it really is a no brainer if you like woody and floral scents.”
“This is probably my happiest experience with an under $20 scent. It well outperforms it's price point. I found the harsh opening described in other reviews to fade quickly. Also, I didn't really find this be a one dimensional scent as others has described, rather I found smooth transitions from opening into middle into base notes. My favorite being that pleasant and long-lasting vetiver finish.”
“A slightly synthetic but extremely enjoyable bright spring/summer bouquet with nuclear performance. Although by no means a clone of Chanel's Allure Homme Sport (and most people seem to compare this to Lacoste Blanc) this does interpret the same mood as AHC at a very affordable price. If you enjoy designer masculine florals with a liberal dose of ambroxan (not listed, but apparent to my nose) don't sleep on this one.”
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