Ted Lapidus 2009 EDT

M £ Statement

Black Soul

by Alexandra Carlin

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Ted Lapidus Black Soul is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Alexandra Carlin. Black Soul opens with Lemon Blossom, Bergamot, Cardamom, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Neroli and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, Cedar, and Guaiac Wood. Ted Lapidus's Black Soul carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Black Soul is a divisive, dark horse of a scent. Some find it a superior, spicier alternative to the omnipresent 1 Million, while others smell something far less appealing - from cheap imitation to something akin to camel urine. Try before you buy.
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Black Soul Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

This scent's strong, spicy, and often polarising nature means it wouldn't suit a conservative office, but its warmth and depth make it a solid choice for nights out, dates, or formal gatherings where you want to stand out. It's too heavy for sports or casual daytime wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Soul opens with a confusing-some blast of mint and citrus, quickly ushering in a warm, spicy core of cardamom and cinnamon. Resins and tolu balsam give it an amber depth, while guaiac wood and cedar provide a clean yet dark woody foundation. A hint of musk lingers, adding a sensual, slightly powdery finish.

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