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mais – :
For me, it’s a great bed time scent. So soothing, so lovely.
grubby – :
The note that I get in opening and dry down is Vetiver and pepper … spicy and cool scent it’s not warm…, not kind of spicy that screams. Safe , cool and peppery . DNA of Lalique like encre noir is feel able though…Easily can worn at office
naeramart – :
very nice smell, but poor longevity is absolutely killing it. 6/10
HR000M – :
Still trying to understand this scent. Cant keep my nose off of it. . .
DailedDima7s – :
The fragrance is most suitable when the weather starts changing i.e by end of the season in my opinion.
It’s fresh with a bit soapy characteristics with complex heart and base, and its complexity is due to its simplicity.
It may not be everyone cup of tea but I really enjoy it thus my opinion is biased. Its performance is well suited for any occasion during the transition period of the season.
Kind regards,
PhegelaCase – :
@syarul thank you so much for the reply. Ive read a number of your reviews and I trust your judgement. We share much the same in our taste of colognes. I updated my review after buying it. My curiosity got the best of me. In short, Lalique White is AMAZING!
borinec roman – :
Richmilton, I have a bottle of Lalique White 125 ml.I don’t have any issue about the longevity. Consistently this scent linger on my body from 9 AM until 6 PM. Yes, it’s not a monster projection but you & people around notice it.
Sofia_fromAF – :
This is on my buy list but it seems a lot of people are having longevity issues? Can some owners of this fragrance tell me how many hours they get in the sillage longevity before it turns into a skin scent? Thanks!
Update: I ended up blind buying it. First impression was wow a very classy summer fragrance for gentlemen 30+. Better yet, it smells like nothing in my collection. It has the vibe of Varvatos Artisian Pure… both ideal summer juices. For reason both remind me of the color white… Clean, fresh, soft, and kind. Along with Artisian Pure, this is my best buy of the summer. I’ll update after I had a full day wearing to test the longevity. But frankly, even if I only got a few hours I’d still be happy because the scent is that good. Reapplying a few times throughout the day would not be a problem. I’m absolutely falling in love with the Lalique house. Amazing smelling fragrances with niche uniqueness at bargain prices. I honestly would of paid $100 for this juice. Smells like it costs much more than it does.
Mario_21 – :
Lalique and Christine Nagel deliver the goodness yet again!
Very pleased to have this scent in my collection. Works best as a versatile Summer evening scent in my opinion. I get a strong violet note in the opening along with pepper and citrus, as the scent dries down there is a presence of musk, wood and amber which gives the base a nice clean powdery sweetness.I usually use 4-5 sprays of this and get 6+ hours with subtle projection.
This scent is all about subtlety and notes sitting together. If you are looking for a loud scent this is not the one. If you want a scent which whispers and entices this could be for you.
8/10
Tjuljumdzhi – :
This stuff is not for cold days. It turns into a detergent after a while but in hot daytimes smells totally different. A pleasant, calm peppery musky vibe comes almost 4 hours. Btw; humidity is important. In dry weather it performs less. I really appreciate C. Nagel for quality, then Lalique for the price as well.
Yuliasha_90 – :
Another mass appealing everyday wear value for money lalique . Lasts 5-6 hours max.
Makefpload – :
This was my third blind-bought Lalique fragrance and, for the third time, i am most pleased. This starts of as a violent-summery scent, but it quickly dries down to a more moderate, soft citrus-ambery smell that I just adore.
It won’t offend anybody.
skif1965 – :
I am sure it did not happen like this, but I am imagining Jean-Claude Ellena giving a notice of resignation to Hermes. They wonder “oh crap, now what?!” Someone in charge of finding Ellena’s replacement had just gotten a bottle of Lalique White. They go on Fragrantica, find out it was composed by Christine Nagel, then call her with a job offer.
Lalique White would be at home in a tall, slender, tapered, pillar shaped bottle sitting alongside Hermes’ cologne collection. Upon initial spray, I immediately notice that it has the characteristics of Hermes’ unique takes on classic eau de cologne themes. White’s use of the lemon leaf is somewhat analogous to neroli; dry, floral, and a tad citrusy. It has a soapy violet note, which nods to Grey Flannel and Green Irish Tweed, aiding the leaf’s bracing character. I do notice the black pepper, but it’s not too heavy.
The scent doesn’t evolve radically as it is drying down, other than the spices, tamarind, and cedar start to become more apparent. These aren’t heavy handed or dark, and contribute to the fragrance’s fresh and tart qualities.
Longevity is alright. I get around 5 or 6 hours from it. That’s not really great by general standards, but considering the nature of the composition, it’s pretty impressive. It projects well for about an hour or so, then becomes more faint.
Viktor_Romanchuk – :
Masterpiece scent with weak sillage and longevity
marlboro – :
Perfume with a very good aroma. It smells like pencil shavings with a strong presence of lemon and pepper.
It is a pity that his chair is ridiculous and his longevity is moderate.
Perfume: 9/10
Longevity and sillage: 4/10
If you want to smell this, no less than 7 or 8 sprays.
nvt804Unlogrere – :
According to the tradition of this brand (offering maximum quality at a low budget plus a top class presentation), Lalique White makes no exception.
What separates it from other fresh perfumes is the degree of innovation altogether and very rarely seen in mainstream creations. It’s the merit of the perfumer Christine Nagel (by the way, Hermes made the best choice when chose her as inhouse perfumer).
Being a low budget, the choice of tradional ingredients would undoubtedly lead to an irrelevant product, so tamarind is the ingredient that gives White identity. I would say that, besides identity, it gives it longevity as White last more than decent on the skin.
Since I started my olfactory journey, I think only Nautica Voyage and Rochas Man have the same quality / price ratio.
Fragrance 8/10
Projection Medium
Longevity 7 h
RLoikqP – :
Clean, citrusy, peppery. Very harsh in the opening then goes to the soapy-musky. Very pleasant during dry down. Can be a repulsive and harsh, pharmacy/laboratory-like at beginning. Sillage and longevity moderate. 10/10 for uniqueness.
Thaftproora – :
This is a great scent from Lalique. Very fresh and citrus based, with a nice dose of pepper. It reminds me a bit of the scent of pencil shavings. Niche quality, good price. You can’t go wrong with this!
hohotun63 – :
This fragrance literally smells like lemon-pepper seasoning. It starts off with a very interesting scent of lemon leaf (rather than the fruit itself) with white pepper (white pepper smells like black pepper but doesn’t make you sneeze and is lighter). I don’t think any other cologne smells like this. It’s pretty amazing. I also smell tamarind – a herb often used in Southasian cooking – which is pretty rare in perfumery (I think this is the only fragrance that has the note). It’s a very spicy take on lemon, and smells very natural (although it technically has lemon leaf and not lemon per se). I actually really love this. It smells like an Indian take on lemonade but in a fresh way. On drydown it becomes softer but retains the black pepper and tamarind – the lemon leaf remains but in the background. This is a unisex fragrance though may lean slightly masculine. As with other Lalique fragrances I’ve tried though, this smells great but sillage isn’t that great while longevity is actually quite good on my skin, running at over 6 hours. The name ‘White’ is very apt, as this is the yang (or ‘sunny side’) to Lalique Encre Noire’s (‘black ink’ in French) yin (‘shady side’). Overall, this is a very nice and incredibly unique fresh fragrance that stands out from the crowd of generic aquatic or bright citrus fresh scents.
4.5/5
McRae – :
Lalique White is like citrusy white flowery a little musky with a pinch of pepper.It smells like Honor Man by Amouage but just not as sweet and flowery,think of these citrus refreshing papertowels u get on the flight just with a little sprinkle of pepper on.
olj170speagoessenda – :
From all the reviews I could not picture how it would smell.
Blind Bought cause I am a Lalique Fanboy
Its a nice citrus, woody cologne type smell.
It borrows a lot from other frags.
Almost like the ones from Atelier Line but a bit less emphasis on the citrus.
It definitely borrows some woodiness from the Equus EDP.
I do not get as much tamarind as I expected to get.
Very gentlemanly, slight light vetiver undertone which makes it soapy like Creed Vetiver.
The pepper is sprinkled and kind of forms a cloud around the fragrance. adds a nice dimension to the mix.
Again, Lalique does not disappoint.
Very easy to wear.
All occasion
warm weather smell.
May not be for young/teenagers. It does come off bit asture/mature
Performance is average. stays for a 4-6 hours but it just becomes soft quickly.
8/10
Dovmont.spb – :
For an unknown reason this isn’t a crowd pleaser, but I don’t care. It’s the most tranquilizing, brightest and summeriest scent I know. Picture a deep-blue sky with white fluffy clouds strolling by – this is how it feels. I don’t care that the people mostly don’t recognise the beauty of it, I’ll wear it to start the day right.
ingeobra – :
I mostly get long lasting, strong, and synthetic cedar with a dash of real tamarind and walmart wax melt quality amber. On clothing, it lasts for days. I don’t really pick up bergamot, lemon leaf or pepper, which are what I was hoping to smell more of. Acquired from overstock dot com. It gives me a bit of a headache. The wife loves it though, so at least I had somebody to give it to. Not a good blind buy for me.
zlezar – :
GREAT fresh fragrance.
Price is also comming down so you better buy it fast. Safe enough for a blind buy.
Омск186 – :
This is a high quality perfume in under 30 $ / 125 ml.
Opens with bergamot blast then turns into lemony/green florals with a background of musk/woods.
Classical citrus floral musk colonia.
Safe, classy, light and elegant.
Better for hot weather and good for office.
Performance is acceptable.
bentley001 – :
Nice smell, but weak longevity.
6/10
Meyil656Negeltzex – :
@oeyjanko36 I’m afraid you’ve been misled. I’m at a loss for word as to how anyone can not detect the citruses in this. It is a Citrusy, lemon leaf BOMB. …and the violet is what is actually undetectable. This is instantly one of my new faves. Try a sample. You won’t regret it.
Update: After wearing this several times, yes I can confirm the smell is Fantastic but I’m getting poor longevity 1 to 1-1/2 hours then it’s skin scent city for 3-4 hours. I’m going to sample PDM Galloway as I’ve read that it has great longevity…but the ratings on this say likewise, which is why I blind bought it. We’ll see.
Attella – :
This is an un-offensive, comfortable scent that is appropriate for most occasions. I don’t pick up the citrus notes as so many others do…It’s very very powdery to my nose with violet dominating.
A completely winter-smelling scent to me, despite everyone else feeling this as a spring or summer fragrance.
Goes perfectly with a cashmere sweater on Christmas morning.
Countercsru – :
Wow! Love at first whiff! what a great fragrance! It has a bright, citrusy old school cologne vibe similar to Acqua di Parma or 4711, but with much better longevity than either. A great scent for a summer day making you feel both cool and classy. the pencil shavings that have been mentioned by others IS there, but, to my nose, as an undercurrent that helps elevate the fragrance from being a one note sparkler by grounding it a little. another home run for Lalique….
arhiMad – :
i really really love this . i am always in to peppery frags. this is really elegant smooth citrusy pepper. i wish it lasts more
Jookjhsdas – :
Yep, great.
I smelled this before I’d heard of it. I was like, “Pencil sharpenings!” to the assistant in Fortnum & Mason.
She was like, “That be like £70 to you, bitch!”
I said, “You can’t turn around to me and be like, ‘£70, bitch!'”
But she was.
It is so fresh, so wood shavings-y and lemony. I just think of little white blossoms and it makes me feel happy.
Lalique tip for London: Harrods and Fortnum’s are about the only shops that stock Lalique. They charge more than double what you pay on ebay. Fortnum’s for loose teas, Harrod’s for sitting down to tea – you can do both with the savings on your ebay/Lalique purchases – boom-tish!!!
andrey3229 – :
totally agree with the “masculine” & “chill out” fragrance comments.
I got the impression that Lalique White was more formal than casual. But it does both very well because of the freshy-citrus notes.
The tamarind, cardamon, and nutmeg (spice notes)give the scent an individual identity. along with citrus notes, it all fucks with your head.
think of having lemon-aid at an india restaurant.
the violet and oakmoss are subtle, but evident as the top citrus notes fade. i need more experience / time with it.
A strong 7.5 like; I prefer these lighter fragrances which require more applications throughout the day, rather than a one-time overbearing frags.
Ages: 20-40
aboniyaa – :
perfect non-generic summer scent …. perfect for hot weather … chill out fragrance with mature gentleman vibe
Umar95 – :
i gave a lady friend of mine 7 testers to smell. out of the 100-299 dollar fragrances, she chose this one. i sprayed it on myself, and had a very “busy” night. this can be smelled shoulder to shoulder well into the next day. i myself can smell it on myself first thing in the mrning. go light on the how many sprays – 3 gave me mild head aches.
i like it, but she LOVES it (i’m talking she nearly wore me out, uncontrollable sexy loves it), and for $47 AUD @ 125ml delivered to my door with beastly endurance and respectable sillage, its hard to deny this from a collection.
at time of testing, it is deep into winter, and i am in my ealy-early mid 30s, white skin, victoria australia. typing with one broken dominant hand so please excuse the spelling mistakes
edit: even one spray is choking enough to lead to a mild head ache, overwhelmingly strong. do not spray on neck inner neck or chest! even back of head is a bit too strong for hours after me, like 2008 ish joop homme
Risflt – :
Long story short , very elegant bottle , but unlikely too feminine for me although it’s for men , maybe its my skin.
Royarneirrink – :
I must admit that this creamy aura creates a good atmosphere. It’s not a smell to build admiration but to pick up subtle, many compliments
bezr201 – :
Butifull ..very.
Reminds me of jean Paul gultier flour de male. The original.
This has more citrus and the tamarind gives an effect like its a lemony Louisa. Or
Lemon grass its .
Performance is tricky .
After 1 hour i don’t smell it on my skin but get wifts of it in the air and i so is people around me and I get complements.
4 hours ,then it calms for 2 or 3 hours more then if its get hotter for some reason it visits you agin. 2 sprays at the sides of the neck one at the back.
2 on the neck and one on each hand at the upper side of the arm :).
Enjoy
and50491 – :
It is a Lalique so you can’t really go wrong with this. Ok silage and longevity are not great but it is a summer EDT, you can’t expect miracles. Scent is really good. Clean, unique, elegant, not really sexy but charming, aristocrat in a way. I love also the simple but beautiful bottle and the reasonable price. Defenitely would buy it again!
Scent: 9/10
Silage 7/10
Longevity 7/10
Po4tovuiValera7 – :
Is it just me or is the dry down of this fragrance Molecule 02?
FoormaVigma – :
Really a great fragrance ! I do get that “pencil shaving” type of smell and maybe that’s what makes it unique. Great blending of lemon-pepper-wood. Clean, fresh, sophisticated, you can dress it up casual or dressed, day or night. Performance is decent
tatyana_rp – :
I am definitely in love with this fragrance. Very unique fragrance For me. I am already big fan of lalique encre noire and white version keep the expectations high. I will definitely buy again.
DJON_999 – :
This one was love at first smell, but the poor longevity as i tested it on my skin made me doubt whether i should buy it or not. On the paper strip, what struck me at first was how clean yet deep it felt. The citrus in the top notes feels mellow next to the blast of pepper, making for a very fresh and zesty opening, but not hesperidic in the conventional way, it does not feel fruity at all. A slight musk lingers in the background, giving it this clean feel, while the violet gives ”body” to the composition, with a more serious / floral note, adding depth. After about an hour, it becomes a skin scent on me, unless i spray generously, in which case the opening notes may become a bit too much… The drydown leaves me with something hard to describe, it smells edible, like aromatic herbs. A female co-worker commented that it smelled very manly, which surprised me because i felt it was rather on the delicate side…
FusrorryFence – :
I’m a big Lalique fan but Lalique White isn’t a winner for me. What I get from this is soft cedar and pepper with some fleeting citrus on top. It doesn’t strike me as fresh and clean as most reviewers are describing. What’s fresh about pencil shavings?
Another one in my collection that has similar citrus, is more soapy/clean and performs better is Pino Silvestre Sport.
ekshn – :
Starts off with a huge blast of parsley on me, which struck me as odd (especially since it isn’t listed as a note). Not green or herbal, but specifically parsley. Weird.
Becomes a peppery skin scent almost immediately, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It never cloys or overwhelms, instead it becomes this vague, clean scent that sticks close to the body. It won’t turn any heads, it’s a very safe fragrance for any occasion (though I’d mostly recommend it for the warmer months). At its price point, it’s definitely worth a try if the idea of a clean freshie intrigues you.
Salutden – :
It seems so far with many “white” themed fragrances, they are geared for those in the medical field (doctors, dentists etc). You know, people who get in real close to their patients in their profession and do not want to offend or annoy. This one fits right in, and is something I could definitely see a dentist or doctor pulling off perfectly. Mainly because it is a very subtle scent, but very fresh/clean and uplifting. Not dark, deep or dense in the slightest bit. But it has a professional, respectable and trusting smell to it.
Initially when I smelled Lalique White it reminded me of Ferarri Essence Musk (which is an all white bottle/theme as well). And I remember reading a review of Ferrari Essence musk where the person made a very convincing point that the fragrance would be perfect for doctors/dentists etc, and the white bottle itself is representative of a “clean/sterile” image. Same reason when you think of somebody in the medical field, you imagine them wearing all white. It’s a universal symbol for being clean and sterile (even their logo supports that as well with the red lettering on the white bottle… red and white).
Lalique white is a very similar fragrance to Ferrari Essence Musk, which I am now starting to suspect that Ferrari was trying to copy this one when they made theirs (or Ferrari was trying to copy Parfums de Marly Galloway — another “white” themed fragrance that is often compared to LW). There is differences when compared to Essence Musk, but the overall image in my mind of the smell is nearly identical. It’s the smell of a sterile environment, clean and pure.
I’ve not done throughout testing on LW yet, but on my initial tests this is definitely one that is a super safe scent, meaning you can spray on liberally and probably still won’t get smelled unless people come in real close to you within the first 2 or 3 hours. Perfect for doctors and dentists, but for most other people, probably a bit too weak and subtle to be an effective fragrance for getting noticed.
I would say that Lalique White is a great buy for people who aren’t fragrance wearers and just want an extra boost to their out of shower freshness. And of course it would be absolutely perfect for those in the medical profession.
kirtep – :
As I’m staying in Japan for a month this summer to study the language, I was looking for a light summer scent to take with me. Tokyo in August is hot and humid so it needs to be a fresh scent with good longevity. As Lalique White was on offer on notino, I blind-bougth a 100ml bottle and haven’t regretted the decision. To me Lalique White smells a bit like Armani Eau pour Homme, Armani Eau d’Arômes and Bvlgari Thé Blanc. Where Armani Eau pour Homme delivers a blast of crisp tangerine, Lalique White comes across spicier, with a citrus top note. I would say that Lalique White is closer to Eau d’Arômes and Bvlgari Thé Blanc (at least in the drydown) than Armani Eau pour Homme. I’m going to give it some more thought but I think I’ll take either Lalique White or Armani Eau pour Homme with me when I leave for Japan… or both of them, as I can’t make up my mind 😉
Verhovnik – :
Lalique is just a powerhouse of perfumes. Some of the best value for your money can be found in lalique, as far as western perfumes go. They keep throwing out niche level quality fragrances at affordable prices that are so unique and lovely. One of my favourite houses.
On to Lalique White.
While not the transportive masterpiece that Encre Noir is, White shines in it’s own way. Lalique attempted to make a scent that reflected their crystal glassware they are famous for. I’d say they absolutely nailed it. This smells like it sounds, pure white. Clean, transparent, free of any dirtiness or impurity. It’s a lemon pepper bomb of wood. Perhaps the pencil shavings wasn’t too off, as it gives a subtle sawdust smell as well, but not in a bad way. This is essentially a dry, clean scent that’s very safe and very pleasing. Very delicate, very smooth.
Be warned that the first few minutes will be sharp, you may not even like it. But give it time, and it will become something quite lovely. I didn’t like this scent at first. I received a sample of it with other perfumes I bought, and though it wasn’t that great. But in the back of my head I kept wanting, almost inexplicably, to smell it again. It then became a love affair as I absolutely adore this perfume now. I think this is one that may, or may not be love at first smell, but given time, you will come to treasure this scent. This is a safe scent, good for work, good for warm weather. I don’t think this is a good blind buy, and should probably be smelled or get a sample of first however.
Scent: 8/10
Silage: 8/10
Longevity: 7/10
Personal Appreciation: 8.5/10
baoadark – :
This is another gem from the house of Lalique. The name says it all…it is white, clean and fresh with the tamarind giving it uniqueness. There is nothing out there that is like this for a warm weather scent. This is a skin scent by nature, radiating within your realm. I give myself 6-8 sprays and I get about 5 hrs. Don’t let the close to your realm frighten you, this is one uniquely magnificent fragrance. The heat gives this light and it shines.
skif111 – :
I like it very much. I use minimum of 6-8 sprays, then it is just fine. Ideal for hot weather.
Ryjkoff – :
Just got this one Today and i have been wearing it since i opened the box. I have a couple of Lalique’s which I am very pleased with. White was a ‘blind’ buy or close too, I bought it after reading the reviews here.
I’m happy that I did I absolutely love it.
I will write my review fully in some days.
But until – what a Gem.
nastya.ul073 – :
Yes, oh yes, this scent is just divine. I got three compliments at work from both men and women. Think of it, one working day! I just could not get enough. What a blend! No, it lasts nicely during the day and projects well, but as long as it’s not an invasive scent, you march on with a bright smile on your face. No one had a clue what perfume this was. Yet, a winner. Yes, I know you might think this chap went slightly over the top with this review, so I just say that this is how excited I am. I read here generic and I would have to disagree. It stands out on all its aassets. I get the violet, the cedar, the musk, the white pepper, but not much of citrus leaf, or the rest. It’s a very good day perfume for an office or an afternoon city walk or a friend’s visit. It is a friendly unobtrusive scent and it may get you one or two people much more closer to you.
anvar74 – :
Best day/mild weather fragances:
BOSS NUMBER ONE and LALIQUE WHITE
Snayp – :
I love this scent, it’s super clean and smooth, and sort of reminds of a candle scent oddly. Unfortunately I have to spray 3 to 4 times as much as I would other scents of moderate projection. So when I use it, I’m going anywhere from 10-30 sprays if I’m annoyed and want to be heard!
gulivan – :
The only way I can describe this fragrance is as freshness in a bottle. A lovely spicy, peppery citrus scent that’s perfect for a spring day. My only regret is that I didn’t discover this fragrance earlier.
The open is a lovely blast of lemon leaf and bergamot, which are soon joined by tamarind and pepper. Absolute olfactory harmony, in my view. Some of the reviews below talk about a scent similar to pencil shavings, which I don’t really get. There’s a bit of cedar and oakmoss in there, but very restrained.
I get average longevity (around 4 hours) with moderate sillage on my skin.
This is a quality fragrance that’s worth far more than it’s priced at. At this price point, it’s a bargain if you look at price-to-performance. I always assumed Lalique as a house was overrated. I now stand corrected, and I have a feeling I will be exploring more of their offerings.
alexprojazz – :
Reminds childhood when I used to doodle with pencil and had repetitive use of sharpener and eraser, the mixed smell of eraser, pencil’s lead and wood is exactly what is filled in the bottle of “Lalique White”
Oleg22 – :
Quite calm, clear and clean perfume. It smells very natural. The smell gives a peaceful vibe. And It’s similar to Prada’s style. Beautifully calm. 9/10
gevjan5 – :
Lalique White..what a majestic scent.
It is not your typical spring/summer fragrance.
It brings the uniqueness of Lalique house.
A unique note of pepper magically morphs into creamy/soapy scent while retaining the distinctive cedar and oakmoss contribution.
It is soft, gentle and manly.
Lalique were on spot by naming it “White”..it is white indeed, clean, fresh and sunny.
Spring in a white bottle for a man who maintains his masculinity in gentle way.
It’s Easter scent to me!
twitterzloy – :
I bought this off the back of buying Encre Noire Sport. I was that impressed with ENS that I started looking in to Lalique as a house and it become apparent it is a great quality house that also offers great value.
I blind bought this as a fresh, different alternative to ENS and have had it now about a week.
I’ve held off reviewing till now as I was unsure how I felt about it.
Firstly, it’s March in the UK at present, which is not the natural home for this. It is most definitely a warm weather fragrance.
Secondly, I loved the opening, but was less convinced by the drydown.
1 week on, I’ve only worn this ‘properly’ once, but it is growing on me day by day. I think I’m going to live in this between May and August.
I don’t get the pencil shaving thing everyone talks about, this is like lemon tart. Incredibly refreshing and unique, I am spaying this on myself everytime I go near the bottle and liking it more and more each time.
This is a really good unique summer citrus that takes a different approach to most modern citrus releases.
Perhaps for the +30 age range but not a dated or old man scent at all.
I was originally unconvinced, but this is growing on me day by day and when I start to use it regularly in the late spring/summer, I think this could become a true love.
Lalique have really got my attention right now!
igor980 – :
When I first got this I did not really enjoy it as the opening resembled crushed pencil shavings. After three times wearing it my mind switched. Ever since it is one of my favourite fragrances. It opens with a burst of fresh lemon but not aquatic. The pepper smell is very present and the bottom notes are of masculine musk. It is actually a shocking, unexpected compliment bomb, the first time wearing it girls complimented me unlike with other fragrances. Once I wore it at night (not a night time fragrance) and some girl asked me what I was wearing. My favourite summer go-to fragrance, very cheap as well but does not smell so.
For me 10/10
13legion13 – :
The highlight of this easy and cheery summer scent is the pepper in the middle notes. Its such a special composition, i couldnt get enough of that pepper note wonderfully blended with violet and lemon leaf. Longevity is poor but as i always said, these are summer scents so they are lighter on essences and i have no problem carrying an atomizer. This great scent is very affordable too and you can buy it in big 125ml bottles. Just spray liberally and enjoy it.
kohan93 – :
I love this stuff! When I spray LW I hear the trumpets sound and instantly spring has arrived! It is time to go out and bask in some greenery or nature. This scent opens beautifully. Lemon leaf, tamarind and ginger set this fragrance off to an amazing spicy, citrusy start. As the scent progresses we get a wonderful violet note that is hoisted up by a sweet cardamom and a mild pepper. As the nutmeg emerges and mixes with the other spices we get a very clean soapiness which is one of the other wonderful aspects of this scent; it shifts. Just when you think you’re wearing this spiced, airy fragrance, suddenly there is a floral spiced soapiness that washes over you when wearing it. In total Lalique fashion the amber, musk, cedar and oak moss form a solid base to this scent and settles it into this slow spicy dry down. LW is full bottle worthy and perfect for spring days and summer nights. This begs to be worn on a jaunt to the park with a novel you’re just dying to read, under the shade of a nice old tree.
paw11 – :
White Lalique smells like fresh shaving soap. If you like that scent you can make a safe blind buy.
инсайт – :
I tried to layer Lalique White with Encre Noir. BAMMM!!! They smell so good together black and white! I also got a lot of compliments either Lalique white alone or with Encre Noir.
doctor-h – :
Each time I have a go on this one I am instantly reminded of how Cacharel pour l’Homme used to be in 1980s. And back then, I really thought this was as good as a masculine scent can get. Which is, of course, a good start for this one.
I’m less enthusiastic about the drydown, as it disappears in some undefined coloured pencil scent. Nevertheless, as long as it develops it’s great. Perhaps I’ll give it another try soon.
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Ruseindi – :
this is a casual lemony tamarind scent, not a bad blind buyt , but i wouldnt buy it again , there are better blind buys out there, not in the same universe as lalique encre noir, it smells clean casual and informal yet with a little extra (the tamarind) the opening its the best part and its all slowly but steadily down from there, i would keep looking.
Kolmich – :
Fragrance Review For White
Lalique
Top Notes
Tamarind Lemon Bergamot Elemi
Middle Notes
Nutmeg White Pepper Violet Cardamom
Base Notes
Amber Musk Cedar Oak Moss
White is a clean, zesty summer fragr