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Which Should You Buy?
Lapidus Pour Homme: a true 80s powerhouse. It's a divisive beast - you'll either adore its audacious blend of honey and masculinity, or you'll recoil from its unapologetic vintage roar. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but for those who know, it's a masterpiece.
Lagerfeld Classic is a proper old-school powerhouse, delivering a warm, spicy, and often polarising punch. This fragrance is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with many finding it dated but undeniably charismatic. If you like vintage scents, you'll likely adore its bold statement and incredible value, while others will run for the hills.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 9% |
| Floral | 13% | 14% |
| Fruity | 5% | 0% |
| Green | 16% | 13% |
| Sweet | 18% | 23% |
| Warm | 13% | 11% |
| Woody | 19% | 14% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 6% | 8% |
| Fresh | 18% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a beast-mode fragrance with strong projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could easily overwhelm. Its bold, masculine character and sensual honey-tobacco notes lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, though some find it too 'old-school' for modern palates. It's a bit much for casual wear, and definitely not for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, paired with its rich, oriental character, make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is preferred. However, these same qualities, especially the sensual amber and tobacco, are perfect for dates and evening formal events, though perhaps a bit much for casual daytime if over-sprayed.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Amber accords and Orris, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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