Lapidus Pour Homme Ted Lapidus for men

Wow after 21 years got it again! and it was again as i remembered ...SOOoooo good!
What a GEM! (as Karlovonamesti said)
Im wearing it now 3 days in a row (taking a break tomorrow to keep it unique)
but im enchanted by its masculine and warm sweet scent.
Its a pleasant smell for others too im confident to say that because i encountered in these past 3 days almost 10 people giving me compliments on my sillage this has never happened to me these days!

As i have to admit im not a sweet scent lover at all im more a green,darkwoody,spicy powerhouse kind a guy.
But i think, loving Jaipur,Ungaro III im changing a bit these days...

But this one rocks my world!
It stays on your body like a hug! if you wear it under your clothes sprayed in your chest and armpits, one spritz one you palm for direct sniffing :-)

Think of
A handsome, confident italian man in his 30's driving along the boulevard on his vespa with a red dressed italian bella donna on his backseat she's holding him tight as they ride towards a nice evening full of joy and making nice memories... now imagine what they will leaving as a sillage/trail when you walk past them... i imagine this scent!
Its also feminine in a masculine way (sounds odd but hey this smell is odd)

I got many compliments these days so im truly confident that this Eau de Toilette does a great thing on others too. (maybe my skin chemistry)
If you are fed up with most common frags these days and if you like scents like Kouros,Opium,Jaipur, Givenchy Pi and Ungaro III try this for sure!
Its good price and even better value.

Great projection and sillage especially in first hour.

After that a warmer drydown with cosy scents ending in a beeswax smell.
Not a green scent!
Its oriental meets italian gangsters & bella donna's
My top 5 scent!

Im wearing it in autumn/winter weather so im not sure what summer time sun will do this but i will know soon.

unique fragrance! Longevity 10, sillage 10 ! But i hate.

I wonder how people misguide others. Perfumes are personal as also their silage and longevity. No-one can vouch for the goodness and efficacy of a particular scent. One man`s food is another man`s poison!! I have to write this preface before I write about the much extolled Lapidus Pour Homme. It has been described by users as `power house`, `long lasting` `having great silage and longevity` and what not!! Unfortunately, I beg to differ totally for I feel it as one of the scents that gives the wearer and others a BLANK effect. It has no silage and, if you wear it on your clothes, it has got some life...otherwise, on my skin it is an utter flop. At the time of application, it gives a strong smell that cannot be categorized as MANLY by any standard!! I am thoroughly disappointed by this over exaggerated product, that too, for a price of more than $26!!(INR 1300/=)

This is my second perfume that I used to have circa 1987 and just like my first perfume, Boss Sport, I will never forget this frag and its bottle. I miss Ted L.

First smelled it when it came out. A fellow student in high school wore this. Since then I have never to this day smelled something so wonderful to compel me to ask what it is. As simple as that. I've had many colognes, love a lot of them but nothing like this.
Having said that and after I ordered an new bottle and tested it, I am sad to say that this new (because it is definitely reformulated) version cant hold a candle to the original. Pretty sad that most old gems have been ruined by synthetic materials.

surprised i forgot to write about this one.
Lapidus is one of my personal favorites. Another 80's PowerHouse Musk bomb.
Apparently, like YSL Kouros, people either LOVE it or HATE it.
My mother says hot guys used to wear this in Europe, as a classic European style fragrance. It is.
This is one of those strong ones i describe as "punch you in the face strong". Opens Strongly of Musky Honey and Pineapple, with a slightly "Boozey" quality. Pine Patchouli, sweet the whole way down.
I remember a girl sitting in another aisle at the Office grimace and say "what is that?!" uh oh.. so don't use too much X3
The Dry-Down is just wonderful, it's strong sweet powdery snuggly cozy, if you're a guy with the typical Patchouli-bitter like body musk, it's a good signature. Wear with confidence, those who matter, will like it.
The Pineapple is one of the most striking unique notes in this. Pineapple. The spray tip smells so oddly sweet and powdery.

Many dislikes here...LOVE vs HATE-too funny to read. like juniorhalston"Its weird almost surreal when I smell it"
I used to smell this scent on my brothers friends coming over in the early teen days to see my sister. They all over sprayed this one to draw attention on my bigger sister and i never disliked the frag on the guys though.
But its been a while since,(22 yrs)so im getting curious.
I sure like those odd scents a lot, how more people write about it being a 'strange' scent the more im interested in buying this fella again.
I really love the not common ones.
UPDATE Just look at the bottle n box design lol too retro! :-)

Exótico, estranho, magnético, másculo. Um perfume oriental sério para homens de personalidade. Fixação sensacíonal.

با سلام
با نظر آقا سامی عزیز موافقم
رایحه آن برای من خیلی خیلی نوستالوژیک است و یاد آور گذشته و دوران پدر و مردهـای قدیم است
اولین رایحه ای که از آن استشمام میشود شما را یاد گلاب و رایحه هـای شرقی و ایرانی می اندازد
از دوام و پخش بوی خوبی برخوردار است و هـر چه میماند بوی آن لطیف تر و خوشبو تر میشود
برای اینکه یاد گذشته و ایام بزرگان خود نمایید کار مناسبی است
گاهـی نیز در استشمام آن یکدفعه گویی به حرم هـای متبرکه مشرف میشوید
بوی آنرا دوست دارم و قیمتش نیز خیلی مناسب است
البته با در نظر گرفتن اینکه این رایحه برای جوانان و مردان امروز قدیمی به نظر میرسد
با احترام
مهـرداد

It´s very strong and warm!
15/10

یکی از بهترین کارهائی که تاکنون داشته ام
فوق العاده و بسیار استثنائی و دلفریب
اولین بار 16 سال پیش آنرا تست کردم و در همان لحظه عاشقش شدم.

Lapidus Pour Homme is an interesting, to say the least, oriental powerhouse along the lines of Balenciaga Pour Homme. Lapidus Pour Homme's central accord is a lavender-patchouli-pineapple-honey combination. It smells "purple", basically. It's decent and quite strong, but not really something I'd wear anymore. Thankfully I got my bottle for cheap.

This is a too-easy-to-find cologne in my neck of the woods, and I suspect some use it to mask the effects of "relaxed personal hygiene". I'd rather not be exposed to this tired classic. It smells its price. Give me Kouros any day which, as it happens, is about thrice as expensive.

awesome

This is a strange fragrance - sweet woody and dry spicy all at the same time.

Its weird almost surreal when I smell it I feel I am in that David Bowie video "Loving the Alien". Check out that video on You-Tube that imagery of that video bring to mind this scent to me.

strange!

I tried to dilute it with vodka, and it's not terrible that way. I think it may have been reformulated, because it does not have the richness or complexity of the other frags I have that were actually made back then (despite the impressive note pyramid). I much prefer Boss #1 or the original Boss Cologne (which are very similar), if I want to wear a frag like Lapidus PH. I may try diluting it even more at some point, but it has a nasty note or accord (probably the strong patchouli/cedar/amber thing I really hate) that may always be a problem for me (unlike Kouros, which it seems I can appreciate, on some level, if diluted significantly). I'd really like to try the original, to see if there is a major difference. Longevity and projection/"sillage" are really strong.

Lapidus is a must-own scent for any fan of powerhouse style macho frags. In fact, I'd say it's for powerhouse fans only. It's one of the strongest fragrances I own, exceeding even Kouros' power and sillage, and that's saying a lot. Put on more than a few sprays, and you'll have people within twenty feet of you begging for mercy. This is potent and insanely masculine.

What I love about Lapidus Pour Homme is how unique it is. It smells sort of like Kouros, but it's a lot darker than that. It's got the requisite Eighties patchouli/leather/oakmoss trio accord, but it doesn't smell like other 80s fragrances. In Lapidus, the patchouli smells like it's burnt, and that creates a weird dusky, almost oily rubber smell. The leather kind of smells like it's burnt too, and with moss added to that, the scent becomes even darker. This sets Lapidus apart from all the other 80s scents. The tobacco in this adds greenness to the scent, and blasts the testosterone level out of the ballpark.

Lapidus is all about presence, and establishing your turf. It's assertive, so you can't be afraid of wearing this.

MY RATING: 8.5/10

I wore Lapidus when I was 17 and since then I haven't smelled this fragrance. Although that was 14 years ago I confess this fragrance is damn good and I intend to purchase a bottle soon [ kinda imagining what type of memories will be brought to surface ] !

Masterpiece art of perfumery. Strong opening very manly unlike modern
Perfumes that are neither here or there maybe for lady men

I would have really liked this, especially for it's velvety sweet dry-down; however, there is this nauseating note in it that really bothers me. When I pinpointed what the smell reminded me of, I just couldn't stand this fragrance anymore. To me, that note smells like corn tortillas. I also detect that note in Zino, which I like, but it's so far in the background that it's tolerable.

It´s very strong and warm!

Lapidus Pour Homme is an underrated gem, and although I'm on the fence as to whether or not it's my style, I have to say that this fragrance deserves the accolades and "masterpiece" title that it so often gets. Where do I start here, let's see - how about the most refreshing opening of any fragrance under $30. Pineapple, like a can of Mott's splashed on your skin, followed by lemon and camphorous herbs. Then comes the middle, with its honey, rose, jasmine, and an amplified pineapple. I think it's a testament to the quality of this fragrance that they managed to keep the fruit relevant throughout its lifespan. Eventually everything dries down to a musky rose-tinged honey accord, very thick and decadent. This is strong stuff - one or two spritzes is all you'll need, and much like YSL's Kouros, the effect lingers for many hours. Lapidus will take you through the day. I can't say it's the most contemporary juice on the market, but it's certainly overlooked. This needs to be tried, and if you feel you can pull it off, grab a bottle. It's old and marked down and there's really nothing to lose and everything to gain. Best for autumn and winter.

its good scent if u smelled it from the bottle but not to put on your skin very outdated not for pple under 35
won't put it and won't buy it again

Hi! I'm 21 years old and I love this one! I think, it's shame, that Lapidus Pour Homme it's good only for old men. It's original scent with amazing honey notes! Very rich, elegant and strong.

Complete, utter MASTERPIECE. Fabulously grand scent. In terms of complexity and power, Ted Lapidus pour Homme is without doubt the oriental brother of Kouros. Martin Gras made this perfume as someone who didn't have to please anyone, least of all a perceived target group designated by marketing analysts. He made it as an artist does a work of art.

I used this in 1991-92 in the high school. Since then, i never came across again but now i ordered a bottled on line. as i remember it is a powerfull fragrance and unique. I cant wait to get it and bring back memories from my youth.

It's a moderate scent in my opinion, not that strong as others mentioned, yet, it draws attention wherever you go and compliments,too. On my skin, the notes of petit grain and tobbaco fill the air. It's my first of many bottles. Lapidus, classic forever!

Be careful with this stuff, any more than 1 spray and you will be parting crowds in the street lol

beautiful rose
flavored tobacco from a hookah ....

Excellent perfume,i had it when i was 13 and now i am 34 and still want to have one.This is an excellent perfume,perhaps old is gold.

this is a masterpiece, suitable for any age. perfectly blended, pleasant, timeless. five stars!

A very nice oriental. A lot is going on in this one. Sweet and strong, a wonderful smell, long lasting. After using it for some time I consider this a real masterpiece.
Can be had at bargain prices.

It´s getting closer and closer to my number one!

7/10

Where can I get one is South Africa, once had one best perfum of my life time, shocking that its 23yrs old and I'm 29 mhh.

yes, it is classic. not horrible as i thought before. because i never smell this on another man, i cannot say that this is an overpowering scent. as long as i knew, it smells moderate. best applied for 38+, not suitable for youth.

Altought I don't like it... and I'll never use it, I have to admit: it's really a MASTERPIECE!
^^

Lapidus is a MASTERPIECE,and is hard to find a fragrance with a power and longevety like this one.Also is a unique scent but you have to be careful, because only you need just a bit , otherwise is possible that you ofend anybody due the long lasting duration of the cologne. Is one of the best classics of all colognes. Keep in mind and buy it. You don`t regret. Enjoy

A fascinating luxurious scent - strong, sweet, mellow - a woody, sweet oriental. It's one of those that you can't stop sniffing. Can smell leather and honey in there and the honey makes it so smooth and pleasant, also a bit of a "Kouros" note. A gorgeous, long lasting man's smell. Fabulous stuff and......it's a classic!!

Now I decide, I love lapidus too much, it's my today's Fav :)

I wanna try it more than once. it seems it would be tolerated after a while?

Anyway, this would be better than "sweaty" Body Kouros! What do u think?

When I was a kid, my uncle used this cologne regularly, I loved myself when he sprays me with it..it was really amazing, heavenly scent, when I was 18, I bought it blindly, 2 bottles at one shot :) I was very disappointed, it seemed too much reformulated to the wrong way...The disgusting matter was when went to a date wearing it, my lady told me, you are great, but please never wear that again...same comments received from several friends and colleagues...I gave up the bottles...even my uncle who kept wearing this once great perfume, stopped to do so...just one wish, I hope the better formula always remain in place, or altered to the better in another edition, summer, intese etc...I know IFRA has regulations, but many scents remained wonderful, why TL refused to be so??

lapidus pour homme is a good & lasting scent. it's a strong fresh off the shower scent so it's best to use it in moderation. otherwise, you & your companion will get a headache.

Unforgettable fragrance, one of my favs of all times!! It´s very strong and warm!

My father used to wear it in 90's at that time i liked this perfume and later i bought 100ml bottle forme. It is not an expensive one. But i realised that it is very strong and overpowering oriental fragrance. It is linear and you have to apply it in appropriate amount otherwise it will give u a headache. It has go great silage and longevity.
I give it 5 out of 10.

I have been hesitant about reviewing this fragrance as it is so complex, so stunning, that I really wanted to do it justice and give it some time. As with other fragrances, I bought it blind from an internet store based on reviews I had read here and at another site.

My interest in Ted Lapidus fragrances was initially sparked by a recent visit to a perfume store, where I was given a sample of his latest fragrance Black Soul. I could not find the Black Soul anywhere, but came across this fragrance mentioned here in Fragrantica. I ordered it blind and was expecting big things when it arrived.

When I opened the box I was impressed by the bottle, it is weird in a really retro- science- fiction kind of way. I fully agree that it looks like it came from a Klingon Space Ship.

I sprayed it only once on my arm –it gives a really generous dose. Based on how few sprays it took to fill a small decanter bottle, it perhaps puts out double the amount of some other bottles, so restraint is needed. This one spray was potent enough to have my wife comment on how strong the fragrance was an hour after application (she was 5 feet away at the time). The silage is awesome!

The actual scent was amazingly potent and to start with. I was not disappointed. After an initial sharpness, due to lavender; incense, sweet and pungent notes work together (some might say battle each other) to create a magnificent olfactory feast.

This combination could have been cloying, but the sweetness balanced with the patchouli and herbs are just right. There is a definite similarity with Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent, but in this fragrance I detect a wider array of notes.

As this fragrance dries down, the patchouli becomes more evident, yet the sweetness continues. The main difference between this and Kouros is that this is more herby and woody, it’s like someone crossed Kouros with Givenchy Gentleman and then added some pungent herbs. In addition, the use of these culinary herbs (coriander, basil and thyme), give this a warm richness which is reminiscent of a plum pudding; which is helped in part by a deep, almost brandy-like impression given by the incense.

This lasts very well and is still detectable after 8 or more hours. Towards the end of its life, patchouli is still alive and kicking and the incense remains but the fragrance has lost most of its herbaceousness: it really evolves a lot more on my skin than either Kouros or Gentleman does.

This is a quality fragrance and has instantly become a favourite of mine!

This scent reeks of HONEY!!! Never overapply it!!! It's very original. First off it starts very strong and has this weird deep smell, but after 10-20 minutes, the honey base kicks in, at least it's the most proeminent note to me. Inquiring people should buy first the 30 ml version. All in all, wonderful fragrance and strong sillage.

GO EASY ON THE TRIGGER..A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY. AT FIRST SCARRY,BUT THEN IT IS QUITE NICE.BUENASNOCHES/GOODNIGHT.

iam tweenties and i love this!!! Hahah

I always appreciate fragrances like this, ones that are retro, strong, powerful, potent, have unique qualities and last many hours. At first I didn't like it at all. but now the scent itself I don't dislike, when you get over the harsh opening about 30 minutes in I like it far more. And I like how powerful it is. but as a fragrance to wear it's not really to my tastes. I think age limits on fragrances can be kinda stupid mostly, but being 23 this really is one that I think is way too old for me. I like scents from the 60's 70's 80's etc, but this is just too heavy on the leather and hot spicey smell. It does seem to change a bit though, sometimes I really like wearing it, but mostly other times it's like how I described

Finally this scent was added at Fragrantica.com!!!
This perfume is a beauty! Its notes, very well composed and mixed, become it a powerful and fine fragrance, that demonstrates elegance and masculinity. It is a perfume of the type "love it or hate it!"
Normally, people who wear it become faithful forever.
There is no perfume like Lapidus Pour Homme.
Its basenotes are the differential of this perfume: tobacco, sandalwood, amber, etc., they could only result in this blockbuster.
Its lasting is so powerful that it must be worn with caution in order to not bother the other people's noses. Absurdly traditional and modern at the same time!