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Mewbs488Unlogrere – :
I took a chance on this and it’s very good. Vanilla and lavender. Not a sickly sweet vanilla (thankfully) but it’s definitely the prominent note. Dries down to a very warm vanilla and that’s all I can smell an hour or so later. I struggle to pick out notes beyond the dominant ones…I just don’t have the sniffer for it. I’m fine with that as I like vanilla but in my opinion this isn’t a complex fragrance. Just a nice vanilla that could be unisex if you prefer a less sweet vanilla note. I find that my nose stays happy for about 5 hours or so and I like getting the occasional whiff of myself while I’m wearing this. A pretty great, uncomplicated, men’s vanilla fragrance.
Update: my nose is a bit better trained now and I think this is fabulous. A very nice vanilla, lavender, and mint combo. I simply don’t understand the medicinal comments. It’s pretty smooth.
nzn434bedyWelty – :
I agree with the gentlemen below. This smells nothing like Le male… like not even close. I get mostly lavender and vanilla, not noticing much mint. It’s a unique fragrance and I wouldn’t call it masculine, but definitely the composition of a male fragrance. Its ideal for the winter and late fall or even early Spring. I like it but don’t love it. I’ll keep it in my collection because it’s different than everything else I own (200+ fragrances) and more importantly, my wife enjoys it on me… a lot! It reminds her of early spring growing up in the South Carolina. Thus, she attempted to convince me to wear it this past Easter 4 days ago, but I could just not replace my beloved Givenchy Insense which is by far the most Spring-like fragrance I own and has become an Easter staple for a number of years now. However, not to disappoint my wife I did wear TL Pour Lui during Easter evening and she was more than willing to reward my thoughtfulness 😉 Indeed, it’s a good fragrance.
jaincore77 – :
Honestly some folks truly need a nostril job. This and le male or nemo are miles apart. Maybe Cristobal comes close but just because there is a trace of powderiness you just cant start putting them into the same basket. The blending here is optimal for sure. Vanilla backbone and a lavender/mint freshness with a most outstanding bergamot that comes across natural and even slightly sour at times, almost citric. I am way more reminded of YSL Pour Homme or Jacomo Aura as its playful, fresh and soooo delicious. The picture I get is: Garden party around Easter time, kids playing near the lavender bushes while Mama is making some vanilla pancakes and lemonades for everybody. Its bright, uplifting, natural and very optimistic!
denis1607 – :
I really love this one,!!
The opening reminds me of pure malt!
Ive blind buy this one,it sooo warmy cozy woody vanilla vibe,i really love it!!
Sexy yet masculine sweet woody,!
Longevity was soo good!
8-9hours on my skin!
zlata779 – :
I dislike this one so much. Projection and longevity are not an issue, but the vanilla is way too strong. Only for extreme vanilla-fanatics and definitely a try before you buy. Even though it’s made by Maurice.
iLogaan – :
TD pour lui is a very refreshing scent,but is really medicinal,it has a feeling that i can sense also in the third man of Caron,is another very good fragrance of the Lapidus line,but more for grown ups.Im ust say that is a compliment getter,really weird.The mint,the vanille and the lavander are the push of this fragrance,so if you love them,buy it as it has the trademark power of the Lapidus house.
frame – :
Beautiful and well put together. I rate it highly.
Be cautious when applying otherwise it’ll hurt you,just like it did to other reviewers below.
Magnificent, I love it!
yji020speagoessenda – :
Diferent for sure, in a good way. Try it first. I Like it very much.
AbereCokorete – :
In the modern era – orientals simply do not come better than this .great all year round ( & I’m a lover of all 80s power frags being 46) best spring / summer vanilla scent made
cunteearelt – :
As a big Maurice Roucel fan, I can’t believe I disliked this one as much as I did. But this was a big blind buy letdown. Huge longevity and projection, but it was just a vanilla/floral bomb(in the worst possible way)on me.
apespectare – :
Good fragrance for a certain mood. It is sweet and warm, it is masculine enough and the price is right. Women seem to love it. Really just vanilla and lavender as stated previously. Good casual weekend scent for me.
AndreyPetrov – :
awful perfume. gave me headaches everytime i wore this. last very long on skin 12 plus hours.
duedDrerseGofr – :
This one is a mere like for me. Heavy lavender and vanilla and not much else. A little mint and a touch of sandalwood to keep it from getting on your nerves but not enough to give it any feeling. The florals add to the sweetness, but the amount of vanilla had it sweet enough. Great choice for those that like ’em sweet. I too will admit that there is bang for the buck here. That alone, I guess, gets it a “like”.
otb453Bessinepome – :
Ericrico’s review sums it up the best…well done.
I have both Mauboussin Homme and this juice..I also agree with Flirtboy there not close in aroma. Yes some notes are similar but Mauboussin Homme has a very distinct herbal/lavender with a patucchli blend.TL Pour Lui by Ted Lapidus has a more vanilla/lavender blend with a touch of green minty clean airy vib.
The depth of this amazing GEM comes from sandalwood, amber with a hint of musk giving this frag an ABSOLUTE warmth of a woodsy base.
Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting over 8hrs on my skin when sprayed it lightly 2x in the morning.
Finally opinion on this fragrance,
This fragrance is perfect during the fall /winter months emulating off your body…men be worned if a woman is turn on☺.
This fragrance is worth more than what’s being sold for. A really attractive masculine fragrance with a luxurious aroma. Vanilla and lavender is about 80% of sex appeal with the balance of the notes have a calm relaxing aroma. 4⭐⭐⭐⭐…if you buy it you won’t regret it. Viva TL Pour Lui by Ted Lapidus
blazetime – :
I don´t find similarity with Mauboussin Homme as Mauboussin is patchouli based and this babe is all about vanilla. The only similarity would be top notes of lavender that punches your nose. I´d dare to describe this as a grandson of Caron pour Homme (but Caron´s lavender is much more prominent and long-lived). Good one. Longevity and sillage are ok – 7.25/10
mancho – :
less than € 13 (100 ml) delivered home is a bargain for this excellent edt
but be carefull … not for everybody and not for a blind buy
Voyaka1985 – :
For $23 delivered, I’m quite impressed with this juice. Sure, it’s not going to last more than 4 or 5 hours, but it’s a relaxing vanilla/lavender with just enough mint to make it interesting. It also resists crossing that fine line into cloying sugarbomb territory. Most of the frags I’ve got are 80’s powerhouses, so this juice provides a nice olfactory respite for when I just want to give my shnozz a calm day at the beach. Thanks to Eric Rico for suggesting it and to Maurice Roucel for creating it.
proxomitron – :
The best review yet is written by ericrico, I’ll quote the most interesting part:
“Maurice Roucel is a master perfumier and I buy bottles blind with his name on them. I have yet to be disappointed in the slightest. Revised score: 9+/10 and a very strong recommendation! Kudos and thanks to Monsieur Roucel, yet again. Your olfactory tastes are impeccable. This is one of my top 3 creations from one of my favorite perfumiers…which says a lot.” Thank you , ericrico!
Regarding the comment below, I have to say that on my skin it lasts more than eight hours so I rise the question: different countries, different concentrations, same product?
Venchester777 – :
Good quality for low price again from Ted Lapidus. Smells natural (not synthetic at all) which is pretty rare for this price category. Good intensity and longevity.A bit sweet vanilla but still masculine.
murzikleo – :
I adore this fragrance. It does sweeten my day since my first time of wearing it. I immediately feel its vanilla dominantly, not like in feminine scents.
Ted Lapidus has never upset me and I will always buy more and more fragrances by them for sure.
Enigmatic Prince – :
Beautiful and well blended, long lasting oriental. The lavender and vanilla work really well in Pour Lui. Later on the sandalwood comes forward with a gorgeous patchouli note. This is similar to Bogart pour Homme and I notice that Maurice Roucel blended both of them. This juice has excellent silage and is lovely fragrance with a great deal of masculine character. Pour Lui is special.
qdt933bedyWelty – :
TL pour Lui is a very high concentrated edT. It last for very long. I can smell the vanilla – lavender combination in there. Nothing for the office, it’s more an evening scent. But don’t expect something outstanding. It’s throughout moderate.
farel – :
TL Pour Lui is the most edible smelling vanilla I have in my wardrobe, it literally smells like a vanilla milkshake as mistercrazylegs mentioned and I mean that in a good way…I mean, who can take a sip of vanilla milkshake and not feel happy instantly? This is the same exact feeling for your olfactory senses. I get a sweet lavender and citrus with a hint of mint in the opening before the vanilla takes over ending in a vanilla musk with some amber in the dry down. This is a very sweet oriental with edible notes so if you dont like sweet frags, stay away. For me this is a great frag for close encounters, too sweet for daily use, not really serious enough for formal use but when someone is in close proximity and can smell this on your skin, boom, magic. Decent projection and about 5 hours longevity with 4 sprays. If you like vanilla as a note, this is one of the best in a masculine. I am not surprised as Maurice Roucel is one of the noses behind this. I like it. 8/10
yamakasiz – :
Absolutely one of the best orientals on the entire market, easily in my top five and the best value among all of them. ($20-$30-3.4 oz)
Came to this page and saw there was nothing profound I could add to the dialogue, the secret is already out on this beauty. Got it a couple of years ago on fragrancenet for $15 as a unboxed special on a whim and still regard it as the best oriental blind-buy I’ve ever made. This may be the best set of reviews by excellent reviewers and writers I have seen on fragrantica yet..especially jooligan, instantjim, ericrico, lobster, dubairob, mrcrazy legs and lotofire (en castellano).
TL Pour Lui is rather standard in regards to composition, but the way it is blended and mixed is truly magnificent and tastefully, maturely done. The vanilla is organic and subdued yet lays on top of the rest of the notes with a reserved yet assertive eminence. The lavender and mint are no where near as desperate to demand your attention with synthetic daring like in Le Male, this is far more relaxed, regimented and structured, self-assured and without bells & whistles. The amber is subtle and soft with the sandalwood and musk, allowing the vanilla, lavender and mint to stretch out its life on the skin. Projection is moderate with 2 sprays and with 3 sprays can border on heavy but doesn’t overpower like Joop! Homme or vintage JPG Le Male. Longevity is reliable and good; 7-10 hours is the norm for me on cold weather days. An exceptional piece of craftsmanship by Roucel. Can you keep the secret?
Максбани – :
This fragrance serves as a master class on what can be done with such a commonplace and heavily used note like vanilla by masters of the trade, Maurice Roucel and Norbert Bijaoui.
The primary aspect of TL Pour Lui is the use of vanilla as the key note serving as a field against which the play of the clean notes of lavender and mint are balanced against musk. Floral notes and woods dance through this as well, but ultimately the fragrance is so well-blended that it appears as a tightly woven and very comforting experience.
Maurice Roucel has his print all over this of course, and the execution is such that I think he has cornered ‘vanilla-perfection’ with this fragrance. After Francis Kurkdjian’s Le Male, the genius of Roucel in this fragrance is that instead of using sweet notes in the way that was done with Le Male, he instead uses musk – and produces a considerably different scent (although both fragrances share a lot in common in their notes).
This is definitely more versatile that Le Male, and can easily be worn lightly in a work setting through much of the year. It lasts well with great projection, without ever getting cloying or offensive.
A fragrance to love for sure….and its value for money indicator is stellar. The nose who brought you Musc Ravageur just three years before is here at the top of his game, available for about $20. How could you miss this?…
njvf – :
I BOUGHT POUR LUI BECAUSE OF THE GREAT REVIEWS HERE I MUST SAY THIS DOES NOT DISSAPOINT IM LOVING THIS ONE VERY VERY MUCH FIRST SPRAY MY EXPRESSION WAS WOW THIS IS GOOD THE TOP NOTES COMBINATION AS STATED ABOVE WAS VERY APPEALING THE VANILLA WITH MINT COMBO IN THE MIDLLE WITH THE TOUCH OF CEDAR IS VERY PLEASANT INDEED THE BASE IS SWEET AS YOU KNOW AMBER AND PATCHOULLI WITH TOUCH OF SANDALWOOD AND MUSC IS NOTICABLE IN THE BACKROUND I FIND THE MIDDLE NOTES COMPARABLE TO AMEN WITHOUT ITS TAR NOTE MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE FROM TOP TO BUTTOM IS QUIT ENJOYABLE THE JUICE IS QUALITY I DID NOT FIND IT VERY SYNTHETIC AT ALL. I ENJOYED THE TOP NOTES VERY MUCH AND THE MIDDLE THE DRYDOWN I STILL DO BUT NOT AS MUCH AS THE TOP AND MIDDLE OVER ALL A VERY NICE VANILLA BASED SCENT A LOVE FOR ME ON THIS ONE. I DESCRIBE THE OVER ALL SCENT AS GREENISH SWEET POWDERY YUMMY.
LONGEVITY 8-10 HOURS VERY GOOD 9/10
SILLAGE/PROJECTION MOD TO HEAVY THIS ONE PROJECTS INDEED 9/10
UNIQUENESS 7/10 I DONT FIND THE SCENT AS UNIQUE BUT OVER ALL FEEL OF THE SCENT IS VERY GOOD.
OVER ALL SMELL FROM TOP TO BUTTOM 8/10 VERY GOOD SCENT VERY NATURAL SMELLING QUALITY JUICE.
PRICE VS QUALITY NO BRAINER HERE FOR 30USD 100ML BOTTLE ANYWHERE ONLINE CANT BEAT THAT A PERFECT 10/10 FOR THE QUALITY OF JUICE. DEFINITELY WORTH A SECOND A BOTTLE.
VERSATILITY COLD WINTER DAYS OR NIGHTS PERFECT SCENT FOR THIS ONE.
lubimov_76 – :
This is quite possibly the best vanilla ever! The vanilla in this is THAT good. Smells like vanilla mint ice cream with a little lavender sprinkled on top. TL Pour Lui definitely has niche-like qualities to it – smells expensive but is actually super-cheap and huge bang for the buck! Also has one of the best atomizers I’ve ever used.
If you’ve ever liked Le Male but found it too obtuse, this shares similar notes but is MUCH more refined, more grown-up. Definitely worth checking out, especially if you like any of Maurice Roucel’s other scents.
Py3ota – :
I agree with the comparisons to A*men. I had a complete déjà vu moment the minute I sprayed this fragrance on myself, racking my brain trying to figure out why I’d recognized the scent. The dry down is a little sweeter, more vanilla perhaps, but all in all, a solid and highly enjoyable fragrance at a terrific value!
Mekdk217Unlogrere – :
i get mint and vanilla
longetivity a good 8 hours
siliage about 2
smells great
ZooM – :
Lobster recommended this to me maybe last year, initially didn’t care for it. From time to time I would spray some on my arm, I was gradually starting to like it.Today I finally gave it a full wearing and man its amazin! Love it now!I do get a slight association with Le Male but this definitely seems of better quality. projection/longevity are solid and for the price its a BUY!
Grizz-le – :
On purchasing this blind, on the strength of the reviews here, I opened tried this fragrance on and went outside to speak to my neighbour. Being a good friend, he commented that it smelt like the perfume from nappy bags! I had to agree. I’m not a fragrance connoisseur, as many on here seem to be, but I know what I like. I generally love the Lapidus mens fragrances, but sadly, I found this to be a sickly sweet, flowery talcum powdery concoction that made me feel ever so slightly nauseous.
I have already given it away to an appreciative recipient as during the 5 days that it stared back at me from the bathroom cabinet, I was reminded that I had wasted my money!
дикий72 – :
Is it me or is this like versace Eros but tons better?
Apple 11 – :
TL Por Lui hits my brain in a very interesting way. When I smell it, it seems to convey the concept of speed to me. It smells “fast,” like a sports car driving down the highway at night. This sounds weird and abstract, and it probably is. In more concrete terms, the onset features icy vanilla mint with an almost metallic quality. The dry down feels like an attempt to warm up the fragrance with amber and sandalwood, but it still generally gives off a cold impression. There are only two negatives to TL Por Lui that I can come up with: it’s a tiny bit cheap-smelling, and the mint strays a little bit too far into the toothpaste category. But neither of these qualities are a deal-breaker for me in this fragrance.
With so many warm, ambery fragrances out there, it’s refreshing to experience TL Por Lui and its brazenly frosty character. I also must applaud the fragrance for working well in a variety of occasions, from day to night. Beyond my minor quibbles, it is actually a very good scent. Acceptable sillage and gratifying longevity. Great bottle, too. It’s the exact kind of diamond in the rough you’re hoping for with an inexpensive blind buy.
grisha0211 – :
The most delicious vanilla, sweet in the right measure, full of talcum powder, mixed with lavender, perfect! It’s a fragrance full of wit!
8manus – :
Opens with bitter-aromatic minty lavender, then takes a sharp left turn towards the likes of Cristobal/Jacomo Red (which I wish it didn’t) but not as far as Joop! I don’t really get much in the way of AMen; as it dries, the patchouli remains quite subtle, the almost Guerlainesque vanilla maintains the foreground resulting in a powdery/old-school talcum finish. I find it a bit too dated and suffocating overall-not a pleasant scent to my nose.
jxn422speagoessenda – :
Ted Lapidus House has discovered, in 2003, how to reinvent the famous A*Men, from 1996, in a more classic and mature way, just like they use to do with the majority of their colognes. TL pour Lui was made for men, not for boys who are always looking for a new “ballad cologne”.
TL opens with a delicious orange blossom well blended to the lavender and the mint note. Then, it shows its creamy facet, right down in its heart, with the vanilla (which I love in colognes) and the lily of the valley. I think it’s very interesting when notes that are normally applied in the base of some colognes, turn to be applied in a different way, like in the top or heart parts of a scent. In this case, the vanilla in TL was the most correct and bold movement of its composition. Some say that “it is the best vanilla they have ever felt”.
To finish, we have amber, patchouli, musk and sandalwood, essential notes for the construction of a good woody scent.
And how does it reacts on the skin? Well, TL is that kind of scent that makes you remind yourself of lots of other colognes, as Le Male, A*Men, Animale Animale, Lolita Au Masculin (without the alcoholic nuances), Nykos, etc. But it is completely clear its exclusivity and quality. As I said, it is mature! And, obviously, when we talk about Ted Lapidus fragrances, we are talking about excellent aromas, projections and lasting powers.
Here, in Brazil, it’s almost impossible to find a bottle at the stores. Great!!! A little bit of exclusivity doesn’t kill anyone, right?
TOP cologne for fall and winter weathers, meetings, night events or romantic dates.
avarmanit – :
Lobster2010, I applaud your review! If Thierry Mugler ever released Pure Vanilla, THIS would be it. I cannot describe how perfect of a description that is!
This is one hell of a vanilla based fragrance, Maurice Roucel has really had his influence on this absolute gem! One hell of a fragrance, I am very much in love with it!
EDIT:
I only realised this now but I seem to have quite a love for Maurice Roucel Frags (Bogart PH, Lancome Hypnose, This, New Haarlem, Rochas Man, Musc Ravageur, Nautica Voyage) and somehow, to my nose, all of them are kinda linked (except Nautica Voyage). It must be something in Mr Roucel’s work that has his signature in all of them which I must be loving, something so alluring in all of them, I just cant figure it out.
cazibonec – :
TL Pour Lui is a treasure trove. One of the best vanilla-based fragrances, offering a perfect combination of mint, lavender, orange blossom and an exquisite caramelized vanilla.
Good sillage and excellent longevity in my skin.
A great work of subtlety and elegance of Monsieur Roucel.
9/10
xz – :
I came across this fragance at my favorite perfume store… it was so cheap, even though it has the Lapidus name. great find! perfect for summer time when you need something long-lasting for hot swaety days, but elegant and quiet enough not to disturbe, but to entice people to say” mmm..you smell so good!…what are you wearing?!…” It’s one of my favorites in my vast collection of perfumes!..
AntonZloi – :
Tested this yesterday after the shop assistant picked it out and suggested it. Smells unique and interesting. There is definitely a warm, gentle musk, woodiness and an awesome vanilla. Simply delightful! I would certainly add it to my collection and could easily buy it “blind.” However, I have insufficient knowledge and experience of it so I am unable to give it an objective review.
I will certainly pick up the bottle again and delve into the magic it offers. I am somehow disappointed that it has only received a few reviews here after having been out for almost 9 years. I rely heavily on good, objective opinions on this site.
m.vasa – :
Oh my…Maurice Roucel has created ANOTHER fantastic fragrance in this offering by Ted Lapidus (TL Pour Lui)! With a hint of the bombastic JPG Le Male, but FAR more refined and more balanced (never cloying either), in my humble opinion. Truly a creation of its own – and brilliantly done! Jooligan and Instantjim offer great reviews here – this is a truly wonderful Oriental Woody with great smoothness, nice warmth and a rich drydown – but, yet it has a wonderful ‘fresh’ feel about it. The fragrance is never offensive – it is actually “inviting”…radiating a masculine aroma of great vanilla, amber, sandalwood and some florals that sharpen and “lift” the scent. Rich, but an ethereal feeling with this scent – stunning beauty with depth that creates a gorgeous aromatic aura.
I find this effect with the bergamot and mint delivering a nice green, fresh coolness on top with a nice pronounced orange blossom really livening things up beautifully – a crisp & brilliant opening!! The lily-of-the-valley coming in at the heart with the cedar is very nice and keeps the composition both floral and moves it into a nice, light woodiness (spicy cedar with a nice green & ‘leafy’ patchouli), all layered on a base of “laundry”-clean musk.
This is what keeps the freshness alive throughout…finally soothing down to a great scent that is wonderful for intimacy, special occassions, and even a club scent that doesn’t smell cheap at all (elegant/refined club scent – high class). What I like most about this is the blended composition is the harmony and balance this has…the “touch”of a true genius is in this. Maurice Roucel is a master perfumier and I buy bottles blind with his name on them. I have yet to be disappointed in the slightest. Revised score: 9+/10 and a very strong recommendation! Kudos and thanks to Monsieur Roucel, yet again. Your olfactory tastes are impeccable. This is one of my top 3 creations from one of my favorite perfumiers…which says a lot.
Personally, with my tastes, I would wear this with designer jeans, a hip button down shirt (or even a top-shelf T-shirt) in the warm spring/summer months. This is a daytime or nighttime scent and could work for me virtually anytime. I do not like to compare scents, as I find try to find uniqueness & beauty in every bottle. However, for those who are curious (as scent pyramids do overlap), I will wear both Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge and Le Male – and appreciate those (Le Male is a contemporary classic), but this is a clear notch above both of those, for me. Balenciaga Cristobal Pour Homme is a slight notch above this Roucel creation, simply due to the sheer quality of the ingredients – yet, I wear TL Pour Lui far more often, because it fits so many occasions (less formal).
Simply…Awesome juice. Gorgeous!
Chapeau!
spice) – :
I reviewed this over two years ago, but it has only been this week that I finally got a bottle of my own. It is now about 1/3 of the price it was when I first saw it! I sprayed it on my hand eight hours ago and it is still quite detectable, on my skin that is way above average duration. It is one of the best takes on vanilla I have ever smelled: it is sweet without being cloying. The combination of notes make the vanilla seem to be more like incense than something used to flavour sweet foods. It is quite reminiscent of Bogart pour Homme, but much more refined and with a more woody overall vibe.
alex_xp – :
it is right that smells a litle bit like Cristobal Balenciaga…but i find this a tad more strong…wonderful and masculin vanilla and flowers,is a great option if you like fragrances like Le male by JPG or A Men…is on the same path.
90/100
wjh104InsuffBooni – :
What a great fragrance…
All I can pick up from it is a sweet, yet not cloying vanilla note with some rich woods. Maybe it only lacks a little bit more sillage power, but it is extremely enjoyable all the way through.
It’s more suited for close encounters rather than for the outdoors. No room-clearing sillage, but it gets noticed. Women like it.
I suggest 25+ (I’m 23, but it fits me).
rtyu – :
wow yet i dont smell it but can imagine that i will like it because of the notes , i love them all !!!!
good mixture of notes!!!
EvawayEnvehar – :
I must confess: this one is one of my favorites!. The phenomenal nose behind TL Pour Lui is nothing less than Maurice Roucel (Musc Ravageur, go figure)so imagine the heavenly smell that this juice have.
I can detect in the start of TL pour Lui a very sharp and cold blast of mint (very well done mint BTW), classic lavender and a hint of patchouli. This magnificent triad of notes creates a very strange feeling in my nose (a mix of sweet icy-warm stage) that, curiously emulates the smell of “Mentholatum ointment” but in a sweet way.
This initial sweet/refreshing vibe, after some minutes, slowly calms down and the vanilla/orange blossom combo makes its appearance and joins the 3 main notes, giving a very sweet delicious and warm “caramel-ish” tone that endures a lot of time in my skin. This sweetness never gets cloying, mainly because the astringent power of the lavender and mint, both keeping in line the potential escape of the patchouli, vanilla and orange blossom. I must say that in this particular scenario I can detect also some frankincense smell in the whole mixture, although this note is not listed (maybe, the lily of the valley mixed with some of the notes creates this “incense” feeling)
Close to the dry down stage, the caramel tone joins the woods (sandalwood and, maybe, atlas cedar) and a very refined musk, becoming the whole package into a very cozy, warm, sexy, romantic smell. Excelent for close quarters affairs.
Projection and sillage are very accurate. Not invasive or extremly muted, just precise. 10 + hours of lasting power in my skin.
9/10, no doubt about it
faraon018 – :
Es muy similar a Cristobal Balenciaga Pour Homme, solo que éste es menos complejo y un poco más fuerte en la nota de menta y sobre todo en la de vainilla,que esta con uno desde el principio hasta el final de la pirámide olfativa.
El musk de seguro esta presente para darle un toque de masculinidad a la mezcla; ya que en varias ocasiones se siente con un aire cargado hacia lo femenino (las notas de flor de naranjo y lirio del valle)
Es una colonia definitivamente de carácter fuerte,la cual se presta más para su uso en inverno. El precio es inmejorable.
Originalidad: 2.5/5
Duración: 4.5/5
Proyección: 4.5/5
Frasco: 2.5/5
Precio: 4.5/5
Max-Bunny – :
I found this really identical to Cristobal Balenciaga Pour Homme…ill write a proper review in 2 days, since im wearing Cristobal tomorrow.
valdema90 – :
I have really liked the few Ted Lapidus fragrances I have tried so far and this is no exception.
The opening is unusual the lavender gives an aromatic quality – as lemale75 says, like camphor, but this quickly dissipates. The mint I just don’t smell, I imagine that it combines with the lavender and contributes to the camphorous start. The orange blossom is fleeting but sweetness and woodiness remain after the more transient top notes are gone.
It is at this point where the fragrance is at its best. Cedar, vanilla and woods combine seamlessly to give this a sweet warm heart (it’s not as warm as something like Dunhill Desire or Xeryus Rouge). It is sweet without being sickly.
There are no spices listed as ingredients (unless you count vanilla as a spice)but one could be tempted to think there were some in the mix. The vanilla works with the aromatic woods to give the effect of an almost culinary spiciness.
Towards the end, this becomes a more sedate musky woody fragrance, which is still enjoyable. It lasts fairly well and has reasonable sillage.