Lacoste Challenge Clone — Rival's Hour
The closest Lacoste Challenge clone in our catalogue is Rival's Hour. We don't claim it's identical — we show you the measured overlap and let the comparison table speak.
A good clone nails the accord structure. Here is that structure, mapped against the original.
Scent comparison
| Original: Lacoste Challenge | Rival's Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Lemon | Bergamot, Lemon |
| Heart notes | Lavender, Violet | Lavender, Violet |
| Base notes | Ginger, Tea | Ginger, Tea |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $40.00 |
Why it matches
Rival's Hour tracks Lacoste Challenge through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Violet, Ginger. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 89%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rival's Hour a good Lacoste Challenge dupe?
- Yes — Rival's Hour overlaps Lacoste Challenge by about 89.2% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Violet). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Rival's Hour smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Lemon, a heart of Lavender, Violet, drying down to Ginger, Tea — mirroring the Lacoste Challenge arc.
- How long does Rival's Hour last?
- As a eau de parfum, Rival's Hour gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Lacoste Challenge.
- How much cheaper is it than Lacoste Challenge?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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