Description
Ted Lapidus presented fragrance for men Black Soul in 2009 and enriched it with a woody-spicy composition, placed in a very elegant and masculine black flacon embellished with gold metal details.
Its composition included seductive spicy notes of saffron, cinnamon and cardamom, cooled with mint and orange blossom. The fragrance offers luminous bergamot, warm tolu balm and fine resins, along with woody aromas of Guaiac wood and cedar. The whole composition is embraced with a sensual musky veil.
The new fragrance Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, has been presented in 2011 as an intense, masculine edition to take us for an olfactive journey. On top of luminous citruses that can be clearly felt in top notes of the composition, you will be surprised by intoxicating scent of baked coffee. A heart of the composition features accentuated notes of mint and spices, whereas a base is defined as very masculine and intense, composed of stable woody accords.
NOTES:
citruses, baked coffee, mint, spices, woody notes
Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial can be purchased in a falcon shaped like its antecedent from 2009, colored in black with gold color details. Available as 50 and 100 ml EDT. Year: 2011.
Evigen – :
Strong and spicy! I took this out of the box, and without even spraying it, I thought “wow ok!”. I could smell it already.
I get the spicy cola vibe that others have mentioned. This is not a classic coffee scent like Rochas Man, so don’t go buying this thinking that you’ll smell like an espresso, you’ll be disappointed.
This shares that very unique darkness that is found in Tom Fords Black Orchid. Completely different fragrances, but they both feature that strange gothic fantasy grit. Hard to explain unless you’ve tried either.
One of my all time favourite bottle designs, everything is very high quality. Love the matt finish. Amazing, weighted lid. Sits tight.
Altogether a fantastic fragrance if you’re going for something strong and unique. For $30, you can’t go wrong.
I’ll be wearing this all winter.
kolyakiselev – :
I like the smell, As mentioned by others, Its a spicy scent with coffee. I get some kind of metallic note. I think its unique and suitable for formal occasions. despite the votes I’ve found longevity and sillage poor to moderate.
درود
سکه های پنج تومنی قرمز رو یادتون میاد؟ تو یه مرحله از نتهاش دقیقاً بوی اونها رو میده!
قهوه و ادویه نتهای اصلیش هستن، در کل بوی خاص و جالبیه، به نظرم برای لباس و محیطهای رسمی مناسبه. بر خلاف رای های فرگرنتیکا و پارفومو موندگاری و پخش پایین تا متوسطه. بسته بندی خاصشو دوست داشتم.
MRichardV – :
This is my second review on this beautiful long lasting fragrance,at the start i did not use much of these juice because it was a bit too strong on opening but few months later i have find out that this fragrance is just perfect for summer fall and begining of autmn,spraying once on each hand last 12+ hours with projection of 4-5 hours,if is windy outside it is even better,you can smell it and people around you,,,Washing my hands numbers of times during the day and stl can smell it with a really nice nice aroma…Spending $29 is worth it…
shalyn – :
Would anyone in Aus or able to post to Aus sell me a small decant of this? I cant find anywhere to test it, near my location.
avt726476 – :
I blind bought this beauty based on the positive comments here, and i’m glad i did.
Definitely has a class of its own, the opening is nice, the middle notes are dark and gourmandish. After 4 hours it reaches it’s base line and what a surprise it’s almost the same scent with Calvin Klein Shock for him at the base (i had it and loved it), but Ted Lapidus black soul imperial has more depth, longevity and projection power.
Al2691Demas – :
this reminds me of james bond movies.
classy very classy with dim lights.
almost sweet mentol not like toothpaste but it almost gets plasticy and the leather with it every thing is at it limits
here, the minty plasticy vibe is right where it almost not good so its butiful THIS IS INDEED A MASTER PIECE.
a mature scent at first 5 minutes ,then comes that 1 million
sweat pierce through its 1m in strength but not that smell.
and it makes me very happy that its there becouse it lights the whole composition up it takes an old school to new school,its a strong note of plum or grapes very juicy and very high quality ,not sintethic for a second.
Its now 9 hour and its a skin scent but is a strong skin scent , I get it as grapes,its grapes not plumes.
and it is a butiful parfum it is a one million in tox as the reviews befor me said but….GIVE IT ITS 5 MINUTE!
VERY WELL RECOMENDED ENJOY
Sana – :
A very worth addition to your collection and very nice wearing on the skin! Highly pleasing “blind buy”!
ladyntl – :
A very worth addition to your collection and very nice wearing on the skin! Highly pleasing “blind buy”!
vsolov – :
Nice fragrance…
KingGrey – :
The fragrance opens like a visit to an Italian cafe, later feel mint and saffron in leather. Masterpiece! 5 stars! I love every time.
skin123 – :
Really nice scent here. Just a bit lighter than Black Soul, but they smell very similar. I prefer Black soul over Imperial, but it’s close. The spices come through here just as much, but the musk and leather come through more in the original. Amber is present in both.
Scent:7.5
Longevity:6
Sillage:6
Unique:7
Quality:8
IF you’re ready for the heavier masculine version of Black Soul Imperial, buy the original Black Soul.
Imperial is very versatile, it may smell darker to some, but it’s lighter than Black soul. Enjoy, good juice here……..
svekarda – :
If you find it just buy it. Don’t ask me what ingredients I detect in its aroma, I just smell a lovely fragrance. You cannot go wrong with this unique scent if you like dark and deep masculine fragrances. It’s a great discovery.
KaosLaos28 – :
Nice but prefer the original Black Soul which is more masculine. Imperial is masculine too but the original is more manly. Neither are unisex to my nose or my wife’s nose. Amazing value but definitely not a blind buy.
imre – :
Update: 30.7.2016
Last more then 8h and they have something inside that reminds me on “1 million by paco rabanne absolutely gold” but just less sweet then paco…BEAUTIFUL fragrance for low price…
Just received today my bottle of this GOLDEN fragrance,to be honest this is the best fragrance so far for less then $30 i have just fall in love with this fragrance from the first spray as it was a blind buy,after reading all those comments and reviews i decide to go for it and it was worth it to spend $29 for 50ml bottle…
Scent 10/10
Longevity 9/10
Sillage 9/10
Projection 10/10
dumdum – :
I picked-up a bottle of Black Soul Imperial (BSI) back in the Spring and it is certainly a much better fit for the Fall, for sure. In a nutshell, to me it’s like a spiced Cherry Coke scent…not easy to explain, but BSI is definitely a unique scent that I really like. But it’s also not for everyone as I find it difficult to love but easy to like.
The listed notes are pretty much what I pick-up in this fragrance. Yes, I understand the 1 Million references..but it’s certainly a darker, spicier and more mature version of it. For an inexpensive fragrances the presentation is excellent (love the bottle and tin) and performance is pretty good too; lasts 10+ hours and projects moderately on my skin.
Oblighblothsn – :
unique, certainly, and pleasant. quite safe but classy, i like it a lot, but it almost has a little bit of a powdery part to it which keeps me from fully loving it.
april1783 – :
Unique and superior scent. Great packaging, bottle and sublime fragrance. Exceptional and underrated.
Viksi – :
Love it!
ipod video converter – :
this is an incredible underrated fragrance and surprisingly not well known in the fragrance community so it can be a unique signature scent for anyone . I personally love this fragrance for its spicy cinnamon and gorgeous coffee scent . I’ve been looking all over and buying many similar frags to this but none of them have even come close. this is truly a masterpiece.
please spread the word on this one it deserves higher attention.
again a true masterpiece and an outstanding 10/10 .
ayyasasha – :
I’m surprised nobody mentioned the leather, as this is the most prominent note I am getting. I’ve sprayed on a sample given to be my a member here, about 15 minutes ago. So I’ll get back to this review.
dartis5 – :
This is a very good night time and cold/cool weather scent. It’s a must try for anyone interested in fragrances.
Jonsax – :
just try this today after bought the fb 2 weeks ago, smells like Rochas Man, well blended of coffee and cinnamon . projection still good after 2 hours.
I’m thinking to take this underrated gem as my signature scent
Vityanya – :
I have just recently ordered this I can’t wait to get it.
nkma – :
Sorry I’m all new to the swap community any help would be great. I’m in Australia and would like to know where to go on this site to start a swap or do I jus request a swap on the threads?
I have a full bottle of Lolita Lempicka Au Masculine, Hugo Boss Hugo, anyone for a swap?
PLEASE HELP.
ik752 – :
I bought this blind, after reading reviews on here.
It’s simply fab and original!
gRUblo – :
Weirdest perfume i ve smelled for sure.I dont understand what im smelling and i definetely dont pickup any of the notes listed…All i smell is clothing softener with a bit of rive gauche some powder and some spices.The smell is definetely unique and very mysterious.its among the best perfumes i ve tried.Its like a very warm aristocratic scent suitable mostly for a rich gentleman.
This one is a hidden gem for sure,thank god,as not too many people are aware of this perfume.This one gained a spot on my top list.
Projection and longetivity are among the best i have in my collection.It projects for 2 meters for an hour and longetivity is 8 hours solid on my skin.
Overall its the first time a frag confuses me that much as i cant define what im smelling here maybe i need some time more with it but oh god its so mysterious and awsome ^^
Score: 9/10
Ps: I get some similarities with rochas man
vitalik3572 – :
When I read the notes on Fragrantica, I was so looking forward to trying this out, it sounded Delicious and I could picture this contrast of fresh, sweet, spicy, light.
I went in 2 days ago got a sample and rushed home.
I sprayed it on.
And……….
Holy Crap.
What is this awful Burnt, Rubbery concoction I’ve just put on.
It stuck to me, and pounded me with its Acrid Stench.
I tried to stick it out.
3 hours later it settled, to a coffee, amber mix, but the Dirty rubber still overshadowed the sweet notes. So I gave up and threw the tester away and went to have a Scrub.
Totally not made for me.
2 out of 10.
ciborg13 – :
Black Soul Imperial hits the ground running. I just sprayed this (once) on a card and within 1.5 seconds my lady could smell it from across the room. “MMMMMMM”, she said.
I purchased this blind after reading many reviews and having familiarity with what I like and what I don’t…the first list being much longer than the latter.
I don’t get much citrus or baked coffee, but the spices, faint mint and a balmy quality (tolu, they say) are present to my nose from the start. If you are familiar with other Lapidus releases, you know this to certainly be a part of the family.
If you can’t tell, I’m a fan. You should try it if nothing else.
creak – :
Pretty bottle and good price. I bought it based on reviews and expected it would be fresher, I did not identified the mint. Sillage and longevity are moderate, not excellent. The smell is dry and rubbery (at least in my pale dry skin).
khav_777 – :
this is a wannabe of a well blended Givenchy Play Intense, thats why i voted remind me of rochas man
dont get me wrong, it isnt bad at all it is just that stand too close to a very good one and then its obvious to make the comparison.
i like more the original black soul because its more honest dont find it pretending to be anything else that it is a good sweet bublly gummy strawberry club scent
bomboodoi – :
Smells OK, nothing great. A little on the candy, wispy, breezy sweet side. The 30ml bottle is packaged ever so beautify in a neat little black tin that I would buy it simply to behold its magnificence, and hoping that it will blend with my chemistry.
But the test never really moved me, so this will take a back seat for now.
ivan-777-91 – :
pyramid from fragrantica have wrong notes and inchoate.
Fundamantal notes is : bergamote,rosemary,roasted coffee,geranium,nutmeg,saffron,oud wood,leather,gold tobacco.
fanatik-angel(ov) – :
Maybe there is something like 1Million, but more smoky, woody and less sweet than 1Million.
Let’s say, Black Soul Imperial is a 1 Million in tuxedo.
Very nice scent for clubbing with very good projection and longevity. Tumbs up.
TutExoxybub – :
It’s fantastic! A real fragrance from France. Not in the US.It’s special forget department stores!!!!!! JP C
СергейВас – :
very very interesting notes, love the original black soul