Lapidus Pour Homme Black Extreme

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• TheGreatOnePoncho

  July 30, 2020

  

  Citrus, black pepper, and violet leaves. Saffron, orange blossom, and woody notes. Tonka bean and labdanum. Eight declared notes, does that sound simple? Come with me: a very cold night, walking, meditating. Where are you going? A cemetery? Upon entering the mausoleum, melancholy floods you: jarring citrus, the dampness of violet leaves, and spicy black pepper. The mausoleum greets you strongly, as if wanting to put up a barrier. Between the graves, the mist, and the cold, the sepulchres exude saffron, old woods, and ancient orange blossom. Finally, it blends with tonka bean and labdanum, an incredible finish. It is said to smell like a tombstone, like Count Dracula… and it is all true. The opening is a direct hit to the face. Then it evolves and its dry down is excellent. It’s not for going out to pick up people or daily use; it connects with nostalgia. Perhaps for Halloween or personal enjoyment. They say perfumes put you in the right mood, and here you need to be in the right mood to wear Ted Lapidus Black Extreme. I repeat: very difficult, jarring opening, strong smell. ‘Black Extreme’ fits it perfectly. Unique in my collection. If you like Eros, One Million, Bleu, or are very young, stay away from this.

• Vaughan

  August 19, 2020

  

  With this fragrance, I feel people are maximising it (something similar to what I see with its cousin Black Soul Imperial). It projects well and lasts quite a while, but I don’t see that monstrosity nor that it is worthy of crypts or catacombs (perhaps I am swallowing the reformulations). I also don’t see it being very similar to Kouros. It is strong at the start, but then it becomes classic, like the Lapidus Pour Homme, but slightly sweeter, smokier, and synthetic. In summary, it is correct in all points, but in no way monstrous or exaggerated. I would recommend it for night use and from the age of 30. Good price for what it offers.

• gaston_AR

  August 28, 2020

  

  Exquisite, refined, and lugubrious. Upon sensing its notes of ancient woods and rotting flowers, you are transported to a haunted house, a grey landscape, a gothic cathedral, a satanic ritual. Upon spraying yourself, you incorporate the aroma and the soul of the devil. Its complexity stands out; I believe it has more notes than declared, such as incense, moss, and chocolate. Recommended for the night, though acceptable during the day, especially on grey days, Halloween parties, horror movie outings, cemetery visits, or satanic rituals.

• Fragancefran

  September 2, 2020

  

  The true Black, it is the original Silver. This one is much softer and more wearable. In my opinion, much better than the original.

• Adry_slim

  September 24, 2020

  

  Not suitable for everyone, bought blind based on reviews. They say it ‘smells of clean sweat’, super potent. The opening is intense and after half an hour it loses some power, which is good because otherwise few could stand being near you. It smells like a crypt: where you are, you will be noticed. It doesn’t matter what others are wearing, you will be above them. Today is the first day I used it, I’ve been wearing it for an hour and the dry down hasn’t varied; I guess it will last a long time, just like the incredible sillage. You need a strong personality to wear it and ensure it’s not you being carried by it.

• JBB

  March 12, 2021

  

  Man-wolf, damp crypt, sarcophagus… if you are a geek for scents to enjoy like a good wine in intimacy, buy it. But if you are looking to please: you will not receive compliments. No one will like it; if you are looking for that, better any perfume from a clothing store.

• Victor - Perfumaniac

  March 30, 2021

  

  NEVER buy it blind. It has tremendous power and, simply put, smells of cat urine in the sun. Analytically, you must understand it before using it. The opening is brutal: dominant violet with pepper and woods, spicy and aggressive. Then the woods fade, but the violet persists with floral and incense notes, ending with a sweet touch that doesn’t help attenuate that explosive duo. Pros: it doesn’t vary much, what you smell at the start is what remains 85% after an hour. The ingredients are synthetic but of good quality. It could be perfect for French men of the 19th century: very strong, covers sweat without issue, but at a high price without guaranteeing a better result. If you take the risk, TRY IT first (as I did, a mistake), wear it at night and in winter. Recommended sprays: 2 passes to disperse the intensity. Longevity: 9. Sillage: Very heavy. Intensity: Very high. Award: ‘The most sinister fragrance in the world’.

• jerry7474

  March 31, 2021

  

  Ted Lapidus Black Extreme: It has the DNA of Pour Homme, it is Old School. If you are looking for something novel, stay away. It is good, but very difficult to understand and use. I like lugubrious and dark scents, but I can’t handle this… I would gift it to the grandfather of the ‘Monster’ (a classic from the 70s). Scent: I don’t like it, but it is of good quality. Projection: Run! Longevity: Mustelid in heat. Recommended if you like Old School and very strong scents.

• carlosjhv

  May 10, 2021

  

  If you’re tired of blue fragrances, gourmands, and everything following the trend, this is my salvation. It’s an underrated scent, standing apart from the advertising noise, and that is where its magic lies. It evokes old-school fougères. At first, I thought it was a disaster (just like with the Sauvage EDT), but the relationship developed until I discovered its charm. Try it in a perfumery or order a decant; if you have the courage to buy blind, you have the character to wear it. Low price, longevity, and projection at maximum level.

• arielo_1976

  May 20, 2021

  

  A very particular fragrance. The opening is a slap in the face, sharp and unpleasant, like disinfectant. After 30 or 40 minutes, it softens; in the heart, it smells of wilting sweet flowers, and in the dry down, it becomes vanilla-like. If Ted Lapidus Pour Homme takes me to a sunny Sunday cemetery, this Black Extreme is the same walk but at night. It is dark, funereal, and melancholic, ideal for cold and rainy days. It took me a while to get used to it, but I liked it; it has excellent longevity (lasting 12-13 hours on the skin, though close to the skin) and good projection. It’s not for everyone, and blind buys are forbidden: don’t let the opening fool you, let it evolve. P.S.: It’s one of the few that lasts longer on skin than on clothes.

• xelkor

  June 25, 2021

  

  Ted Lapidus Black Extreme. It is a perfume whose scent could belong to the Beaufort London collection, an English niche house with a very gothic profile that I will discuss later. Gothic, keep that word; if I had to describe this Black Extreme with one word, it would be that. There are missing notes by the bucketload, at least that is the impression. I perceive a high and clear strong smoky accord, the classic TL lavender, and I would even dare to say oud or something similar, as halfway through the development a dirty, dark, and chocolatey facet (even patchouli) typical of some oud accords becomes apparent. But let’s start at the beginning. On opening, be careful, because it can become unpleasant… The opening is chaotic, synthetic, and conveys a strong memory of fungicides. It settles quickly, and the first thing I perceive is a smoky accord accompanied by the house’s signature: neroli, also lavender, and what I suppose are violet leaves. I say suppose because here they are heard very little wet and not green at all… They are heard as if they were crushed and formed part of some ointment. After an hour at most, the fragrance makes a good change, becoming sweet and ambered. In this part, that “oud” I described appears, along with tonka bean; the smoky profile continues to give everything, and neroli and lavender are still perceptible. From here on, it is quite a linear aroma, but no less valuable or interesting for that. It has good performance, but it is by no means the bomb everyone claims. About 9 hours of longevity, projection close to 4 hours, and a heavy sillage. You will make yourself noticed. Recommended for autumn and winter, and much better in the afternoon/evening. As for occasions, I see it as not very versatile… as a casual fragrance it doesn’t count. I wouldn’t use it at work or certainly on a first date. Unisex? It seems very masculine to me, but if Beaufort London perfumes are unisex, this could be too. Although I say again, very masculine under my perception. If you want to see more related content, check out my YouTube channel to see if you like it: Perfúmate Con JL.

• Julio0429XD

  October 22, 2021

  

  I love this fragrance. I had doubts because I decided to buy it blind after reading reviews, but there aren’t many that discuss it. They said it made you smell like Count Dracula, a zombie, or a werewolf, and that was far from the truth. It is a somewhat mature aroma; if you like fragrances with an DNA similar to its predecessor, Ted Lapidus Pour Homme, you will surely love it. Go for it if you are willing to try new scents or ones different from those on the market: you might love it or hate it; I loved it, but it depends on each person. Duration: 8 hours. Sillage: medium-heavy. Projection: 1.5 metres. Aroma: nocturnal, semi-mature, black beast. Compliments: in an office, they will definitely say you smell like a man. Rating: 8. You don’t smell old as some say; I am 24 and it suits me perfectly.

• Fedehart

  December 20, 2021

  

  I liked the perfume; it’s not the horrible black beast they painted it to be. It is a masculine opening that is somewhat dirty and smoky, but well-integrated into the fragrance, mixed with a synthetic lavender-like note that this house often uses and is present only at the start. It is true, nothing unpleasant as I expected (at least the batch I could try). The smoky or dirty sensation is at a very balanced point; it doesn’t smell of sweat, on the contrary, it is very pleasant. It resembles what L’Homme Ideal Intense by Guerlain does (it’s not the same aroma, but it shares the smoky spirit).

• Zorrofox

  March 24, 2022

  

  Just purchased, batch from 2012, I believe it was the launch year. The opening resembles TL Sport more, but after 15 minutes it smells like Azzaro PH… just more smoky. Very rich and not as vampiric or satanic as people say. I like it very much; it has a slightly sweet touch. Edit: I applied it at 14:45, showered at 17:00, and went to the gym; I could still smell it and it was doing well. I returned, showered again, went to work (in the kitchen), and it’s now 23:00, yet there’s still a faint trace. Longevity is clearly superior. I own the Azzaro PH and compare it on the other wrist; the poor Azzaro, reformulated, seems like a kitten compared to Black Extreme, although I love Azzaro. There is a slight similarity in my opinion: it is herbal, floral, spiced, and ambered. I wouldn’t use it in summer (I wore it today to test it); I think it’s a 10 for evening wear. If you like Kouros, Anteus, or Quorum, buy it blind. I don’t want to delve into notes as there are better reviewers than me, but I wanted to share my thoughts. After getting to know it, it is a stately, nocturnal fragrance, better with cold, a bit vampiric, yes, and clearly gothic. A classic and potent aroma. The evil twin of Ted Lapidus PH.

• Franz Xaver

  June 11, 2022

  

  Interesting, rough, and severe; no easy compliments here. It recalls Ted Lapidus PH but is less fruity. It opens with a synthetic earthy note, like drying plaster, mixed with eugenol and slightly wilted flowers (yet in a positive way). The base lavender rounds everything off, adding a sweet touch to the citrus. It evolves into a floral accord where the violet seems tainted by that initial mix. I understand it evokes a gothic vibe due to this blended violet, which over time turns into a dark, dense incense. Projection is high, lasting a long time. I’m not entirely sure what to use it for, though it would suit an office, riding a motorbike, or when you want to be noticed. It pairs brilliantly with a leather jacket and jeans. It leaves an imprint that is quite a statement; you need a certain temperament to wear it, as it’s not simple and may seem odd to the uninitiated. Very masculine and rare nowadays. If you’re new to this, test it before buying. Curiously, the TL house transports me to the 80s and causes me anemoia, since I was born after that era. If you want to revive that period, TL is the order of the day.

• NATHANOJ

  July 26, 2022

  

  The opening smells good and the heart notes have rich incense; if it stayed like that… Then the devil enters and it smells like a thousand demons and the resurrection of Satan. It’s foul, of the Kourus, Joop’s or Quorum type. Fortunately, I’m over that 80s perfumery now. Let’s accept something: it’s a perfume with longevity until you die; your children will smell like this when they’re born. It projects as it should and evolves well in all phases. A work of art. The drying down is the problem: that 80s DNA disgusts me with a strong incense that I like but overwhelms me. I smell it while writing and now I even like it… what witchcraft is this?! I like Dakkar Noir, Azaro and Taxi, but I can’t handle Kourus and similar scents. I’m not sure if it smells like that, I’ll keep testing and re-editing. P.S.: I’m not under the influence of narcotics. Edit: I went into a public bathroom and discovered what it smells like. It smells like bathroom air freshener tablets and urea-sprinkled paper used by previous users. This perfume smells like a men’s public bathroom.

• Trey Welsh

  September 20, 2022

  

  Classic Ted Lapidus box and bottle with a good atomiser. The citrus opening isn’t fresh but fermented. Then the violet appears, not fresh but decomposing, creating a funeral wreath scent over a crypt thanks to the neroli flower. As it dries, old damp wood and a dark monkey note emerge, giving a crypt-like air. It’s bottled Castlevania, the smell of the Carmilla cemetery in the old game. At the end, it turns sweet with tonka vanilla, vanillaised, talcum-powdered and soapy, in an 80s style. It lasts and projects well; be careful with the dosage to avoid getting dizzy. It’s for night, cold or rain; in heat it can be overwhelming and make you vomit if you’re not used to it. Value for money is acceptable, although some synthetic components are intense if you are. If you like strong, vintage aromas and olfactory experiences, buy. But don’t buy blind if you don’t meet these requirements.

• Boticario13

  October 8, 2022

  

  I don’t know where to start with this masterpiece. It’s a great misunderstood fragrance: you don’t buy a perfume just to smell good, but for a changing olfactory experience. You either fall in love or hate it. Forget ‘black’ perfumes with a citrus opening; this TL is another level: you see the storm clouds, hear a wolf, and the sparrows are bats. It’s truly gothic. It leaves Encre Noir looking like a beach cologne. The problem is that it transports you instantly. I first wore it lying down at home: a sweet, melancholic opening with wet violets that fade to leave dried flowers in a vase, not rotten, and a smell of wet cement. It’s rare and special. It’s gothic to the point of rage. It lasts 10 hours with projection (2 hours at 2 metres, 8 hours at half a metre). It’s for night or cloudy afternoons; it doesn’t work in heat. It’s my only reason for not having it among my top 3 favourites (though it is in my top 10). For me, it’s 10/10. Cheers! Follow me on TikTok: Chuliá Parfum Reviews @chulia.my13parfums

• Silvanacopp

  October 12, 2022

  

  Ideal for Halloween, it reminds me of a cemetery. I bought it out of curiosity in 30 ml, and although it’s not to my taste, the longevity exceeds 10 hours.

• nneestorr

  December 11, 2022

  

  I’m looking for fragrances that are truly unconventional, nothing you’d find in a standard perfumery, to expand my olfactory vocabulary. This Ted Lapidus is cheap, and hearing it was described as ‘gothic’ made me unable to resist. I bought it blind because there’s nowhere here to test it. The opening is fresh and humid but potent; it smells like industrial disinfectant for public toilets. The violet, used in cleaning products to mask bad odours, becomes noticeable when you get close and reminds me of club bathrooms, even urine. It’s not for close proximity at first. The violet fades gradually, giving way to the heart and base notes continuously: a dirty touch, incense, wood, sweetness, and perhaps a toasted note. It’s not easy, but it’s addictive; I feel compelled to reapply even though the first few minutes are complicated. The projection isn’t a bomb, but it’s noticeable in the first hour with 4 or 5 sprays. It lasts 6-8 hours in cool weather. To sum up, it’s challenging for the first hour, but once dried, it’s exquisite. If they reduced the violet and boosted the base notes, people would pay €100 and call it niche. It’s not quite as gothic as claimed; it has a warm touch. I’ll be reapplying 😎

• iorelk

  January 28, 2023

  

  Ted Lapidus aren’t for everyone; they are strong and mysterious, obviously not for children. No more than three sprays, don’t buy blindly. The scent is very uncommon and mysterious; honestly, I smell pure incense. The price is very comfortable, I think around 18 dollars and it gives you about 10 hours of top performance. It can be uncomfortable, it smells a lot of incense, like a funeral wreath. To give you an idea, a similar smell to a flower called queen of the night, a type of white poppy, I think they also call it angel’s trumpet, which smells at night. At first it smells of incense, then afterwards of that flower. It has a nasty opening, then it becomes sweet and pleasant, but at the beginning it smells like black mass.

• Gentil vagabond

  March 21, 2023

  

  Here we go again with an untamed and very masculine perfume. The Ted Lapidus signature is much more potent than its Pour Homme; the lavender notes fail to balance the tonka vanilla, creating that harsh dry-down that walks the fine line to reach the mythical Kouros. Algalia and Black Extreme are missing to be a mass destruction weapon. It’s hard to wear due to its longevity and projection: abstain in summer, this is only for night and Siberian cold. The challenges Ted Lapidus has thrown at me I accept with gallantry, although I know what it offers, I always return to challenge my tolerance and that of those around me to a challenging and personality-filled aroma. Don’t buy blindly, the nostalgia of Old School is carried by a few of us. Cheers.

• iorelk

  May 17, 2023

  

  The opening with violet smells like strong and annoying incense, but by the time it settles, it becomes a pleasant sweetness that I love. It’s not for heat; use it in the cold or at night. It lasts the first hour but afterwards it gets tiring, so I don’t recommend it for consecutive days. The good thing is the price: it leaves you smelling for twelve hours.

• molletmod.73

  September 8, 2023

  

  The paradigm of dark perfumery for the people, without niche prices of 250 euros for 30ml. If you’re over 45 and have spent with pleasure on Ted Lapidus from the late 80s or 90s, or if you’re goth, punk, or heavy metal of any breed and like strong, vintage, very heavy, persistent, and invasive scents, this TL Black Extreme is for you. If you’re over the snobbery of mega-car brands, don’t want to spend more than 40 euros, or you’re a collector, this smells like a stable and should be in your house. It’s still available on Amazon or online websites. Don’t pay more than 40 quid; with two sprays you smell like a black stallion for 12 hours. If someone spends 780 euros on The Night by Frederic Malle to show off, why not grab this gem for 4 chavos, 100 times more affordable?

• Rsv801

  October 2, 2023

  

  What a bomb! Pure eighties style, just so you know: if you stick to today’s brands like Sauvage or One Million, better not. It’s also not for those seeking the perfect niche scent, because this isn’t one, but for many it is. And beware of those who think more price means better perfume; this is incredibly cheap for what it gives and beats many 300-euro bottles. Fantastic, although it’s a pity it won’t be found for long.

• paco1970

  April 6, 2024

  

  I’m 53 years old but I couldn’t handle it; I smelled horse urine, really bad, the worst of my 180 fragrances. I was going to bin it, but before proceeding, I thought about giving it away. I went down to the building’s waste disposal area and found the person who takes out the trash. I offered it to him with a warning… and the good man tried it and accepted it as a gift. Then I thought, ‘tastes are made in heaven!’.

• LEOLUCAS

  July 5, 2024

  

  No vampires, zombies, cemeteries, or milks. I don’t understand certain criticisms. This exquisite perfume smells of orange blossom, violet, and incense, though I don’t see the incense note up top. The opening is quite alcoholic but evaporates quickly, and this gem starts working as few others can. One could say it’s sweet, but no, it’s more the smoothness of tonka bean and a very comfortable wood that gives it that warmth. But a mischievous, sparkling warmth, I suppose due to the pepper and saffron, which act as a perfect counterpoint to the very obvious flowers and woods. This isn’t an untamed Marcianada at all. In fact, it’s one of the most wearable and versatile perfumes I own. It’s potent, not something you’d wear straight out of the shower to feel fresh. No, you wear this to ‘perfume yourself’ as God intended. And go out to conquer the world, work, a posh dinner, or something informal. Always something dressed up, not tracksuit bottoms, but jeans and a cool t-shirt work. This perfume dresses itself, and if you like it, it will guide you and make you feel a properly handsome man. I wouldn’t say it’s extraordinarily original. Perhaps it was, but nowadays it doesn’t impact through transgression. Although it’s not something you smell behind every corner, by any means. Its performance is outstanding. It projects, lasts a proper few hours, and its dry-down is delicious. You always get bursts until you get home. To me, it’s a proper perfume from head to toe.

• Alex_Rex

  August 2, 2024

  

  Lapidus Pour Homme Black Extreme: I read reviews and thought it would smell like Count Dracula, but it didn’t. It’s very masculine and distinguished. It opens with pepper and violets that, mixed with citrus, give a mature man’s touch without being old-fashioned. The amber in the middle bridges the gap between the woody notes and the labdanum, which shines through at the end. Acceptable longevity, around five hours, then it fades to skin scent. Elegant and masculine, ideal for the office in cold or mild weather. Not for heat as it can be irritating. It’s a head-to-toe night scent, fits perfectly for romantic dates and highlights the virility that’s so lacking nowadays. In short, moderate projection and longevity, elegant and nocturnal, it will get you compliments. Cheers.

• ASdeltoro

  October 3, 2024

  

  It works brilliantly for me, although it’s a taste you have to get used to. I understand why others might find it strange because that strong opening of violet and black pepper smells a bit like cobbler’s grease, but it stays fairly linear until the dry-down, which is pure luxury.

• iVanSptt

  November 27, 2024

  

  Just picked this up and it smells like fresh chilli with a spicy kick. The middle is almost identical to the classic Lapidus, but the dry-down mixes the dirty with the sweet; for me, it’s not quite as dark, more suited to night or cold weather. In fact, I find it easier to wear than the classic, even if the latter has its own special touch. It lasts about six hours with decent projection for the first two. I’ll keep it aside for a while to see if it improves.

• Sir Akhine

  January 18, 2025

  

  I see two major problems with this fragrance: it is not versatile at all. You will never find a suitable occasion to wear it, and if you do find one, you will see another one in your drawer that convinces you more. It has aged very badly. It does not feel modern at all, and yes, very outdated. Its notes are not particularly liked and in combination they generate more rejection than attraction. If you like vintage, you could use it only for being at home, but personally I would never take it out of my personal space. Fortunately, the price is quite low. I would add that do not expect to receive compliments with this fragrance, but rather the opposite.

• iorelk

  February 4, 2025

  

  I finished it by giving it away; I had it for a year and didn’t use even 10%, it is too strong and uncomfortable. It smells like a flowerpot in a cemetery with rotting flowers. A difficult perfume to accept; many people around me do not like it; it may acquire a pleasant smell but only in its last hours. It leaves a floral scent. Its predecessor, the Ted Lapidus Pour Homme, is strong, brusque, and masculine, but this is a strange and ghastly thing. Perhaps in the future they will use it to perform witchcraft, binding spells, and black magic, hahaha.

• ElLocoDeLosPerfumes

  February 18, 2025

  

  It is very rare. I love the original Lapidus but this has strange notes that eventually bother me. It projects and lasts a lot; I am not a perfume critic but I say what I feel. I use it for personal moments when I am alone because several people have been bothered when I wore it to go out. In this vein, I prefer Toy Boy by a long way, or Narciso Rodriguez For Her. Kisses to everyone.

• Germ4l

  February 25, 2025

  

  It is not unpleasant but it is not appealing to me either. Perhaps one day it might make sense to use it as a complement to a costume. In the opening and at the start of the dry-down, it reminds me a lot of the Floïd aftershave DNA that my grandfather used. Then it evolves into those withered flowers that many people mention; I wouldn’t say which ones. It reminds me a lot of the smell of a bowl my mother had with dried flowers and leaves. I only found it repulsive at one point and that was when I tried to remove the scent from my skin with water and soap. It is like adding a little water and immediately strong urine notes emerge that upset my stomach. It is like a dry wee in a dark alley where someone lives and wees to cover the nauseating smell with a dandy-era perfume. Try it and let me know if it happens to you because it never fails; that disgusting smell comes so clearly to me that I prefer to throw it away just in case I get wet. As for longevity and projection, it is more than enough.

• eric1939

  March 14, 2025

  

  I remember when I was a novice in matters of perfume; when I first smelled it, it seemed an abomination to me. Years later, I decided to give it another chance with my nose trained in hundreds of designer, niche, and even low-cost aromas. It does smell strange, certainly. It is a beast in terms of longevity and projection; it is a perfume that is very likely to be disliked by 80% of people who smell it. Once I wore the classic Lapidus Pour Homme (which I love) and a girl sitting next to me on the bus got up and changed seats. Well, here I feel the DNA of the classic Lapidus but in a dark, heavy… very heavy way. It is like an opening with a hint of tar but combined with something floral (the typical orange blossom of the mandarin so typical in Lapidus), mixed with the violet (which doesn’t smell like Fahrenheit). So this time the title Black Extreme is very well placed. That is it, a dark, gothic version of the original aroma, but much bolder without losing the vintage 80s essence. I like it, but it took me time to understand it; however, I can say it is an extraordinary perfume, something that breaks with everything known.

• incognito

  March 25, 2025

  

  After a comment by a YouTuber, I wanted to read your reviews, which increased my curiosity even more about smelling this perfume; so much so that I almost bought it blindly online (thank goodness I didn’t). So I prepared my spirit for a trip to Transylvania, went for a walk in the perfume district, and looked for one that had a tester available. I like original scents and I believe I have very little prejudice regarding olfactory matters, but this… it smells like the worst public bathroom disinfectant available on the market. I atomised it on paper and my forearm and I can tell you I don’t know what is worse, the opening or the dry-down. When I applied it, I tried to find the interesting side and it reminded me in a moment of Puig’s Sybaris (which disappeared years ago), but afterwards the Pato Purific overwhelmed me again and I had to go to the shopping centre bathroom to wash my wrist with lots of water and soap.

• Billy Ramita

  June 11, 2025

  

  An acquired taste, certainly. But once you learn to enjoy it, there is no going back. Perhaps you need to have explored some monstrous or mutant aromas; or perhaps you simply need a greater inclination for classic perfumery, especially from the 70s and 80s. If you have a preference for current trends, more centred on sweet blues, it will be harder for you to appreciate its indisputable beauty. However, it is by no means a relic: I find it youthful and party-going. It is the party version of its mother fragrance, which is more adult and serious. Lapidus perfumes have excellent performance; the price-to-quality ratio is almost unsurpassable.

• Zadki

  July 3, 2025

  

  I bought this enigmatic perfume last year and found it to be a phenomenal and quite unusual aroma. The violet leaves are very noticeable alongside the saffron, and besides the orange blossom, I detect an undeclared incense. Many say it smells like a cemetery, and to a certain extent, that is true; when I have been to those places, I sense that floral yet dark and depressive aroma. I find a charming sweetness in it; it seemed pleasant and distinctive. In reality, I don’t understand how people say it smells bad or unpleasant; those opinions seem exaggerated to me—it is even a bit sweet, creamy, and slightly cool within its certain warmth. It is quite different from its father, the original from 1987, which I find more melancholic and strong, more heavy. That one certainly brings me many childhood memories as some relative definitely had it; that scent is unique. I have both and mostly use them on grey or cloudy days; I feel that is when they perform best. I dare to say that this Black Extreme appealed to me even a little more, as I find it equally exotic or more so than its father, and also seems more subtle and charming. I don’t find it as strong as they say; it is present but not scandalous. Despite being from 2012, it seems to me to be of an old style yet original. Without a doubt, 9/10.

• OnlyFans

  August 1, 2025

  

  The great mistake of testing a 2012 perfume on a tester is that it smells different to the new, sealed bottle away from lights and sun. I made that error years ago and it was horrible; today I have the new one and it is totally usable. Testers are only good for current fragrances; they are exposed to the sun, sprayed hundreds of times, and filled with air that oxidises them. If a fragrance has been discontinued for five years, testing it is almost useless. I remember testing the original Boss Number One—what a horror. Now I have it in its new bottle and it is my favourite fougère (like Azzaro Pour Homme). Do not make that mistake; do not let yourself be guided by rotting testers. Order decants or buy it and if you don’t like it, sell it. Back to Ted Lapidus Black Extreme: it is not ghastly or for Halloween, do not believe the lies of YouTubers. It is a modernised Ted Lapidus Pour Homme, sweet, thick, dark, slightly synthetic, and mildly acidic at times, with the clean vintage part significantly reduced. If you like the classic, you will surely like this one. But if you don’t like the classic, I don’t think you will like this one. Of the two, this is a bit harder to appreciate. The Pour Homme was loved for decades; today it may smell old but it was never ugly. That is why it is still manufactured 40 years later. I recommend starting with that one, and if you like it, move on to Black Extreme and Sport if you are looking for something for summer.

• El Malargüino

  January 31, 2026

  

  Beautiful scents for when you fancy them, featuring a potent opening of spiced violets and tonka bean that envelops you, punctuated by bursts of saffron. Who said you need a special occasion? People are led astray by adoring YouTubers who praise Montblanc Explorer merely by reading notes without knowing what it actually smells like because they haven’t even taken the cap off. Those who truly understand its aroma enjoy it as much as I do.