Lapidus Pour Homme by Ted Lapidus Fragrance Review 

Your reviews are so good. Also, the length of your videos are perfect. I bought this a year ago based on the hype. I loved the bottle and box. The first spray, I thought, whoaaaahhh. What in the hell…? Then I got a headache. Two weeks later I tried it again. Just one spray. It was better. Yesterday, I tried it again. A weird thing happened - I love it. Yeah, it’s strong. It is probably off putting to people just getting into the hobby, but I am now a fan. The dry down is the best. Lasts 12 hours for me. Could still smell it this morning a bit. I recommend it. If you don’t like it at first, come back to in a month later and then see. I agree with most of your reviews. I love Zino though. And I think we have the same all time favorite- Kouros. Thanks for these great videos!!

Great review! As with most of the classics in my collection, the magic happens in the deep dry down...Pierre Cardin and Grey Flannel come to mind. Love your channel!

I was on an escalator in 1995 and a guy in front of me was wearing it - I asked him what he was using and since then I'm addicted. Nothing last as long as Lapidus and it does make a statement when you enter the room!

The king of complexity! It starts with the pine and green scents and it is develop in a honey powdery scent! It has became my favourite fragrance among my collection! I have the kouros, i have the lagerfeld classic and some modern perfumes like sauvage etc, but lapidus it was love with the first smell 😛😁 i bought 3 bottles back up of it, hope to be my signature scent of my life! 😎😁

Hello Kellen very good review. Lapidus pour homme is a fragance that I have know since my adolescence and I learned to love it over time, the truth is that it is a very difficult fragance. I admit that you are very brave to wear this fragance to go to the gym. Whithout further ado, I say goodbye, greetings from Buenos Aires - Argentina.

Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day

Excellent review on this! My bottle is the same age as your's, 2016, and I haven't worn for a couple of years. I originally bought it out of curiosity. Wore it again last week and it made me smile in a good way. The honey jumps out most for me. One spray on my work shirt was enough. It'd be interesting to hear you review Pashana Original Aftershave.

It opens up like a classic floral French perfume and dries down to an ash tray scent. I love this juice.

Thank's for a great review! I love Lapidus pH! It's a really a manly time machine that beams you back to the 80's. It saddens me, that not many young guys get the chance of trying this one and similar classics like Quorum just because they're not sold stationary anymore. The only way to get those gems is the internet. Most of the young ones just want to buy their sugary "scents" in a mall and are cut off experiencing what a real scent can do to a man (and a woman). Thank's for your terrific work respecting the classics! Greetings from Austria!

This is my absolute favorite cologne.

I remember Lapidus and Quorum being worn by my dad when I was in High School in the late 80's. I remember barrowing it and it was a beast and still is. I am on the fence with it. I bought one a few years ago and don't really wear it. However, I totally agree with your review. It's unique not very mass appealing the dry down (way down) the sandalwood is pretty good. It makes a good bathroom air freshener :)

Lapidus Pour Homme smells exactly like a new age shop ran by Tom Selleck where he also keeps a pig in the back. Gotta be in my personal top 5 fragrances 💪

Very very good review. I’ve been on the edge of getting this for ages ,and probably will at some point. I own Kouros , which I admire - but have hardly touched the juice inside . I like sweet , and it is hard to go from there to those eighties monsters - back in the day I used to wear Joop ph, and quorum , then there was a long gap to where I got into fragrance - about 2 yrs ago . Some highlights from my collection - Armani ph vintage, Chanel 19 edt, Armani code absolu, A-men ( reformulated one unfortunately- still pretty good tho), million, UltraRed, missoni, mostly mid price designer, few mid east ones . I’ve seen a few collections that look like a who’s who of the latest designer hyped frags - well , I just bought missoni wave for .. fifty two quid ! Well - I’ve got it’s brother on the shelf - and I’m a sucker for a nice presentation. Cheers Kellan 👍

Great review Kelan 👏👏👏

I can’t help but be reminded of grape Big League Chew or any grape candy from the 90s 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

Hi kellan I been useing this scent since it first came out,the re- forms are not bad. I like it because it doesnt smell like any thing else. Mostly in the spring outdoors. Its kinda in the same vain as Boss #1 with that honey vibe. I dont wear it a lot but when I do I get noticed. Another good fragerance from the 80s is Smalto if you can find it give it a try. Keep up the great content.👍

Agree with your review and it is great and a bit of a kindness to let people (especially those new to getting fragrances) know the polarizing nature of this scent. I think Yatagon could possibly fall into this category also. I would include Xerus ( just hits me the wrong way and I've tried it over and over). There is one fragrance that I love now, that I actually threw the bottle (which you would love: matte black with gold spray top and cap) away after I tried it, tried it again a few days later (same thing), but left it in my collection for years before trying again: "Gianfranco Ferre For Man" which I really like now. The problem was the opening, which smelled inky with burnt orange. But something "shifted" in my perception and as it "opened up" during the dry down it smells very masculine/ italian/powdery, beautiful old school fine cologne. What I think was happening was I was smelling all the notes "compressed" (if you will) in the opening, before it opened up on the skin. Because of this, I tend to reserve judgement on some challenging fragrances.

Great Review Kellan!

Fully share your sentiment. With Kouros, Fahrenheit and Tsar there is no doubt (for me), I like them a lot. Every time I wear Lapidus Pour Homme I'm uncertain about whether I like it or not.

I've been wearing Lapidus for 30+ years. Definitely one of my favorite scents.

Love it, 10/10 for me. Depends on my mood but I sometimes prefer this over Kouros. There is more of a musky vibe in the Kouros opening where this is green, gritty, and somewhat sweet.

I own "Lapidus Pour Homme" and I like it at least somewhat (I guess it's a more recent formulation of it). I call it a "museum" fragrance because it reminds me of how things were like in the late 1980s. In fact, most people wouldn't wear it beyond the year 1992. I think that one of the best things about this fragrance is its sillage and its performance. I think that it's somewhat similar to Rogue Perfumery's "Mousse Illuminee", but I prefer "Mousse Illuminee" over it. I appreciate owning both of them, though.

You nailed this review

It's funny how much a scent can evoke a vivid image in our heads, like your truck stop soap description

I think this scent performs differently based on climates. When I first wore this scent, it was during the winter and the smell was very honeyed and some incense. I’m wearing this fragrance today since 2021 😂 and it’s a warm 75 degree day here in Dallas and the smell I’m picking up is amber and sandalwood, which I never smelled when I wore this a few years back in 35-40 degree weather. Definitely a one or two spray cologne, especially in warm weather. I think this fragrance is best in the cold, personally. But I do like how the complexities bring out different nuances with the weather. I’m sure many will shy away from this one because it will probably never garner compliments from the ladies. This fragrance is more of a personal pleasure fragrance…for a confident guy that doesn’t rely on the compliments, and for that matter, cares less about them!

I had always thought you had liked this one. Personally I love it. I agree most young people won’t like it but I’d say most people that love 80s stuff and Kouros will love it. From what Ramsey said the vintage is not only better and stronger he says it’s way more natural smelling and less synthetic. But I never smelled the vintage. Kelen, what other Aramis fragrances have you tried? Have you tried Aramis 900 or Aramis Devin?

Dude, your channel rocks 💥💥💥👍👍👍🎆🎆🎆🎆

I love Lapidus too - in one of your videos you said it blows Bogart Furyo away - I just received and tried some Furyo I found on eBay and it’s amazing, like a cross between Lapidus and Kouros, which I know you also love. Furyo is more reminiscent of Kouros than of Lapidus though. Please give Furyo another try - I was delighted with it.

I Love Ted Lapidus Pour Homme, 80s vibes, always get good comments about it. I’ve been having good luck with Swiss Basics Moisturizing Formula too.

I am surprised Kellan does not love this one, as it seems up his alley.

I've had it before. I couldn't tell if I liked it or hated it. I remember as a kid in the 90's I had right guard spray deodorant. Lapidus reminds me of that ...like a "locker room fresh" smell. It's okay ...just okay. When I choose frags I want unique but also great smells.

Really curious what made you change your preference for LPH. Some years ago it was in your top 10. Is it the scent profile or strength (wonder did your love for Kouros or Milton Lloyd Man Silver change as well?). But of course everybody changes over time.

I get a lot of similar vibes from Boss Number One which came out 2 years earlier. How's your opinion in that?

I love this one. To me it smells like hot wax with a hint of smoky tobacco. I- get a fresh pineapple in the opening, believe it or not. Really strong and masculine sillage. In colder days, it's fantastic.

Very accurate review. The Lap is a milestone in perfumery. Check out the life of the designer Ted Lapidus. He designed the epic white John Lennon costume. Sometimes I hate it and sometimes I love it. I had the og in the beginning of the nineties and that one was an extreme beast. Head achingly strong and stayed on skin even after showering. This one is toned down and it smells really good if you are into bold controversial frags with the right amount of dirt. I just love sometimes to spray these obnoxious beasts that scare off people. Black Incense Malaki from Chopard is in that same category. One spray fills the room and will turn heads. Really like these reviews. 👌

thoughts on the flankers?

Although its a powerhouse fragrance like Kouros and many Kouros fans love it,it can depolarizing still because of the synthetic ingredients. That's why even though we may love the notes and style, other times we wrinkle our nose at the synthetics. So I definitely see why you could go up and down with this fragrance. It's a love for me. But definitely a fragrance that's not for everyone

I respect your opinion, but love the fragrance. I agree it's not polished, a bit rough around the edges; but I like it for these reasons. In my opinion, it's better than the current formulation of Kouros; which has been butchered. Vintage Kouros is unbeatable; the best fragrance I have in my collection. You are professional and reliable as always. P.S. does the painting behind you represents the Roman empire at its peak, under the rule of Emperor Adrian?

I'm wearing it right now lol might buy a new bottle once I run out.

Maybe I'm crazy but I honestly view this fragrance as a more approachable version of kouros. I love it. (I love kouros as well) Granted, it's definitely not a scent I could wear every single day or in the high heat of summer... it's just super polarizing.,. & unique imo. Wished you enjoyed it more too but I love your channel and respect your opinion. ✌️

Hey Kellen Mike from South Philly here. I'm kinda surprised you don't care for this Classic and I always get compliments but to each his own. :)

Great review. I agree that it's a poor man's Kurous. At least it's a $20 fragrance, not a big loss for people that don't like it. Personally, I like it but not as a daily wear.

I didn't like this at first but, it's grown on me. I got it for a steal ($8) from a vendor at the county fair.

I bought it last week i loved it

I looove LPH went out couple of weeks ago a bought my second bottle oh btw have you smelled CK Obsession for men?

The imagery 🤣 So true tho. The blend can certainly be polarizing. I recall people warning me about Bogart Pour Homme back in the day, but that one has nothing on this one. Personally, I still prefer the honey in Boss #1. I.e., my preferred urinal cake. 😆

Altamira by Ted Lapidus is one of my gourmand favourites. This one I've never smelled.

Me gusta tiene una faceta de Kouros o pretende explorar esa idea de aroma denso punzante, sin embargo YSL Kouros es una compra mas segura, con aroma sólido y mejor terminado por lejos. Lapidus si que es muy accesible de precio, aunque no es para cualquier nariz.

Good review. Lapidus smells a lot like Cartier Santos to my nose.

My bro purchased Playboy Night in late 90s and enjoyed the fragrance. I have been searching for it since couldn't find it 20+ yrs later saw a vid on Gents scents, and he was speaking about Lapidus Pour Homme. That same day went into one of of our fragrance department store, saw it selling and smelt it and was shocked that this was the Playboy night scent I was looking for yrs. Thus I purchased 3 bottles two for me and one for my bro. Later I found out that Lapidus came out before Playboy Night. Thus Lapdius will ALWAYS be a main stay in my collection! And Great Vid!

love it,wear it often

To my nose i pick up ALOT of juniper berries in the opening... to me, it it comes off as a sweet fragrance. Still trying to figure out if i even like one.

I remember in 1997 that this perfume was on the rise, along with Joop Homme. I live in Brazil and here it is very hot in the summer. People overused it. That stuck in my head to this day. Too stinsky.

I think this is the cologne of the guys that run cheap motels along 95. Love your channel.

Bro I'm cracking up at the "truck stop soap and head shop incense" description

Depending on an individual's background, this fragrance may form associations with certain people and places they have encountered, which may not always be positive. For instance, when discussing the aroma of bathroom soap at rest stops or in shops where weed is predominant. However, despite these associations, I reside in a region of Colombia where the temperature remains around 60 Fahrenheit year-round, and this particular scent complements my clothing exceptionally well, a personal preference I thoroughly enjoy. Nevertheless, I would conscientiously consult with my significant other to ensure it does not cause any discomfort, especially in formal settings where universally appealing fragrances might be more appropriate.

Finally!!!! Your bottle batch code says its 2016

J'ai senti un parfum en 1989 j'avais 5 ans elle ressemblait à cette bouteille mais je ne pense pas que c'était Ted Lapidus c'était le même genre bouteille avec des couleurs pareil à peut près et l'odeur je l'ai jamais oublié je la recherche encore et je recherche ce parfum je veux vraiment le trouver c'est une odeur qui m'a laissée un souvenir à vie

I think this may be a common thread in all Lapidus fragrances. While I've never tried Lapidus Pour Homme, I tried Black Soul Imperial. There were parts of that one that I liked a little bit, but the parts I disliked were parts I REALLY hated and found the fragrance disgusting overall. Bottle was nice though, and performance was excellent as well.

The magic is in the long lasting base

I just bought this Blind along with Aqua Di Selva I was in the Mood for a Green Scent for Spring and I wanted something Old School. of my Recent Batch of Purchases I'm enjoying Aqua Di Selva Most. I have kouros already and it really reminds me of that because it has the smokiness but less of whatever that Clean smell that Kourous has is. given that I have Kouros already I find TLPH a bit redundant but I only got a small. it's okay but I wouldn't buy it again.

This smells like Furiyo, if nothing else. Love it!

I love the scent. It’s sweet honey in a locker room in the 80’s. It’s my guilty pleasure.

I recently acquired a 4 ml vintage miniature of this...I'm terrified at even smelling it, let alone wearing it... :)

I tried this one and it disliked it. Smelled like a freshly cleaned urinal. Lol. Bogart Furyo is one I would get instead. I have yet to try Ted Lapidus Pour Homme ( red bottle).

I've checked your Mercari profile - wow, you've sold several bottles of Kouros? Love has ended? :)

If I wear this it has to be when I have at least 2 hours to wait after spraying it to be around people. After a couple of hours I love it but the opening is horrible lol

Lapidus PH smells like half a dozen deodorants being sprayed simultaneously. It's like meeting all the members of Bon Jovi in a small room in 1988.

Your description of how it smells 🤣

It hasn't arrived but I have a bottle on the way.

This is one I bought after seeing your earlier reviews and I didn't like it. The presentation was cool but I just couldn't get into the smell at all. Lol I ended up returning it to Fragrancenet

This 8/10 almost broke me ;-)

It looks like Nakitomi Plaza.

I love Lapidus, but Furyo>Lapidus

To me it's one of the most annoying fragrances. I love Kouros and it's a shame the mention of Kouros next to this... Thank you for your reviews.

This is how I feel about Quorum. I want to like it, but just can't. Smells like it should be a brown bar of tobacco scented soap that the chain gang washes up with at the end of the day.

Actually u r suppose to say the truth always about a perfume, I bought Bentley intense edp blind buy due to all the positive review. All lies, it does not perform. This lapidus its great,I am happy with this,it last long.

Excellent review, as always. This is one of the most polarizing fragrances of all time. I actually remember when this came out. People wore because it was loud (hey, it was the 1980’s.) Rumor had it that Don “Miami Vice” Johnson wore this, but this was unsubstantiated. A woman smelled this on me one time and said, “Yuck! You smell like a pineapple covered in cigarette ashes.” One more thing: this is one of the most faked colognes out there, so buyer beware.

Best urinal cakes on the market

It has a clean then dirty smell. It initally smells like different deortants and then u get a nursing home piss smell or a urinal smell if u applied on your skin. The trick is to.apply on your clothes and u wont get that piss smell out of it. If it makes contact with your skin oils once 20 to 30 mins go by u get that piss smell going. I bought a bottle this is how im using it but wouldnt buy it again. If they got rid of that piss smell this would be a great projecting fragrance. They need to reformulate that piss scent out of it and leave the sillage and projectipn and longevity as is... tyen they have a aweesome fragrence.

🤣 Ah yes...the fragrance that magically whisks you away to a random interstate truck stop toilet. Hahaha

Dear Kelan, I am 100 percents agreed with you on the smell but you may surprise if you let female sniff em , my wife and my mom love em a lot on me.

For me it’s probably the best fragrance of all time. Unsurpassable. A truly glorious mess.

LPH...a fruity Kouros

I'm confused about it as well. I almost never wear it and I'd be embarrassed to wear it in public.

This stuff lasts 12hr+ . It'll put hair on your arse , and curl it!😉

"Truck stop" soap. "Trailer park Kouros". Yep. Exactly. I get a strong, unpleasant reminder of a used car salesman, or someone who seems untrustworthy. Let's put it this way - Zino blows this stuff out of the water (sorry SOS!). Thanks for the honest review.

Smells like a 70 year old woman's handbag

It smells like pineapple and musk infused urine... terrible haha Teddy boy has other better fragrances

I own and love YSL Kouros, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Azzaro Pour Homme , Roger and Gallet Open BLACK....and many other classic powerhouses. However, Lapidus Pour Homme just plain STINKS....Its completely unwearible.

I like lapidus, its strong, weird, and funky.....it smells like the tow truck driver that changes the tire for the wusses that cant change a tire and wear aventus.

🤮thath sucks people never buy this scent

There is no way you are getting anything other than a synthetic mess when you are paying $20 for a bottle that lists 12 or more notes. Ask yourself if you really want to spray cheap chemical compounds on your skin, compounds that come from dubious, unregulated sources.

Not sure how people can love certain fragrances from this genre,such as Kouros, and not like this? My only con is I wish it was stronger. Love this juice 🤍