Lapidus Pour Homme Gold Extreme by Ted Lapidus

It never worked for me; I used it to fall asleep and received zero compliments. I do not recommend it.

I’ll never tire of recommending it; if you want something cheap and very, but very good, this is the perfume you should choose, mate. It has presence, women love it, and above all, for a super accessible price, it has a scent that attracts you. It’s for those reunion or party nights (in enclosed spaces), and you’ll see that at least one person will give you that compliment. Longevity is quite good; it projects for the first two hours; after that, I recommend reapplying, but on hard skin it lasts approximately 6 hours in total. For its price and scent, it’s a no-brainer. My final rating, after 4 years of use (and it will remain as my hidden relic): Longevity: 5-6 hrs (5.5/10), Peak: 2 hrs (8/10), Trail: 7.5/10, Scent: 8.5/10, Final Rating: 8/10. Personally, it earned me plenty of compliments, which is why I have such affection for it; I hope you do too, enjoy it.

A very good contemporary fragrance; it is not the classic we are used to and must be worn with caution. It is a wearable avant-garde scent reminiscent of that era, like One Million or Invictus, if you know what I mean. Very good and, as always, Lapidus is economical.

Clearly synthetic, but for me, it’s a very attractive and addictive scent with which you won’t go unnoticed without overwhelming anyone; it’s friendly and attention-grabbing. In its dry-down, it has air of the 1 Million, but in my opinion, Ted Lapidus has much more charm, plus it lasts and projects twice as well as Paco Rabanne’s, all for 25% of the price. Totally recommended.

IN THE END, IT HAS ITS CHARM: It is a fruity, sweet, spiced, and vanilla cocktail. Yes, synthetic, but without that penetrating alcohol found in others. It has a charm that blooms with use. It maintains that vintage 80s essence with a modern touch, although it does not aim to please the younger crowd, but if given the chance, it suits them well. The opening is fresh, with mixed notes that initially reminded me of cherry caramel, then clearing up with pink pepper and vanilla, cinnamon, and finally vanilla and amber. It creates confusion at first, but over time, you grow to like it. It is not a blind buy, not for the general taste nor very modern, but compared to its twin ‘Black Extreme’, it seems the most modern in the world. Despite being synthetic, it does not smell like poor quality; there are more expensive fragrances with excessive irritating alcohol, not here. It feels consistent, long-lasting, with little evolution and a constant vanilla note. It smells the same from start to finish, which is good. Buy it only if you are a fan of Ted Lapidus and have nostalgia for its past glory. Although it is years old, it has a pleasant touch for young people; I have heard it on family members in their 20s and it suits them well. Viable for someone wanting to step out of modern aromas. Sprays: 4 to 6. Fixative: 8. Sillage: Medium-Heavy. Intensity: Medium-High.

DNA similar to One Million but nothing alike. It smells of tutti frutti, no more and no less, like clothing store air fresheners. A synthetic fragrance of poor quality.

Ted Lapidus Gold Extreme is a happy foray into modern commercial perfumery. It offers a genre that takes juvenile gourmand bases to give its own version. The bottle is a lovely youthful update of the classic. The juice has little to do with the 80s Lapidus; they are different perfumes that only share the name. They say it is an imitation of One Million, but I disagree. They are similar, but it could also resemble Versace Eros. They share a style and that is all. In the opening, a potent note of unnatural cherries stands out, expanding under a base of vanilla, tonka, and leather common nowadays. The effect is smelling like someone wearing One Million while licking a strawberry lollipop. In the dry down, the cherry fades and the sweet, hazy, and modern base highlights. Being Lapidus, the projection and longevity are above average. I find it more refined and mature than the style it references, not so much for a young person wanting to attract attention. Its gourmand edge and performance make it ideal for special occasions, but not unmentionable for daily wear. It smells good, sweet, and does not become heavy. It fits current tastes and its price is lower than others of the style. An excellent proposal from Lapidus.

I picked up this Gold Extreme by Ted Lapidus purely for the price, but to be honest, it smells almost identical to Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million, perhaps with a slightly more berry-forward and plasticky twist. After several tests, my verdict is clear: I didn’t like it. It’s far too sweet, synthetic, and cloying, reminiscent of that original American pink bubblegum. The base note smells of baby powder, which is the worst part. While it feels modern rather than retro like the original, following the 1 Million trend isn’t the best move. As with all Ted Lapidus scents, the trail and longevity are monstrous, so use it with moderation.