Ted Lapidus 1987 EDT

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Lapidus

by Martin Gras

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Ted Lapidus Lapidus is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1987, created by Martin Gras. Lapidus opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Caraway, Petitgrain, Pine, and Rosewood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Ted Lapidus's Lapidus carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Edgy
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Lapidus 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

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.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opening with a surprising burst of sweet pineapple and keen lemon, swiftly underpinned by aromatic lavender and herbaceous basil. This quickly descends into a rich heart where syrupy honey mingles with a distinct blend of pine and incense, softened by florals like rose and jasmine. The drydown is a deeply resonant base of musky oakmoss, earthy patchouli, and warm amber, all touched by a hint of tobacco, creating a complex, rugged, yet oddly refined character.

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