TL Intenso by Ted Lapidus

I had this perfume for two years and didn’t use more than 20%. I bought it at a clearance sale for around $50 or more (local stores are outrageous). I was surprised in the store: although it says it smells like coffee, the first impression was a childhood memory. When I was a kid, my mom would send me to the corner bodega, and I’d keep the change to buy candy. One of my favorites was caramel popcorn; I smelled that aroma here. It excited me, and my wife was too, which made me decide to buy it. Two years later, after using it several times, I confirm it went unnoticed. No one knows it or shows interest (I tried to sell it in my community, and no one even asked what it smelled like). It smells good, but it’s irrelevant: no projection, no one gets caught, no compliments. If you’re looking for coffee, try Ferragamo Uomo, Coffee Addict, Akro Awake, or Montale Ristretto. This doesn’t smell like coffee, so it loses its charm there. I only recommend it if you’re looking for caramel popcorn; getting it for $20-$30 is fair. It feels better in cold climates and at night with casual clothes. No projection, doesn’t last long. I liked it, but it’s not special for occasions or a “wow” scent for a collection. I gave it to a friend who isn’t an expert but liked it for the popcorn notes. Scent: 6/10, Longevity: 5/10, Price: x/10 (paid too much on a whim), Projection: 6/10, Uniqueness: 6/10, Wearability: 7/10.

I really like it. It smells great if you enjoy coffee or cappuccino because it’s quite sweet. It has that synthetic Lapidus style, but we all know that’s not a problem. It reminds me of Pour Lui, but without the vanilla and without that vintage vibe. Love it or hate it, like many Lapidus scents… but for me, it’s the first choice 😁

Don’t buy it blind.

It sounds very synthetic; I’m not an expert, but it’s noticeable. A friend let me try it, and he didn’t like it. I sprayed it twice on my neck, and after 10 minutes, I had a headache. I went out with my girlfriend, and she said it smelled like cookies but with a strange, warm aroma that didn’t appeal to her. Since we were heading to her house, I went home to change my jacket, and my mom asked why I was changing if I had just put it on. When she smelled it, she said it smelled like an old man’s perfume—not because the wearer is old, but because it gives that impression. In summary, two very negative comments; if you like extremely gourmand scents, you might like it (I wore it in cold weather). Longevity and sillage are a bomb; it stayed smelling on my jacket for days, and the sillage is very heavy.

I was looking for something gourmand and long-lasting for cold weather. The guy handed me the paper: ‘it’s new, maybe you’ll like it.’ Seeing it, I thought, ‘what a rustic bottle,’ but when I smelled it… wow! Sweet, bright, tropical fruity opening, almost Caribbean. It’s not a fresh summer scent; instead, it mixes that fruit with a roasted touch like coffee and a slight freshness. The notes confirm pineapple, bergamot, and that roasted sensation that could be coffee, with a creamy lavender and tonka base. I didn’t buy it immediately because I was looking for something ‘beast mode,’ and the synthetic touch made me hesitate. The seller said it lasts 6-8 hours but doesn’t project much, so I went with a safer option (though I insist, the bottle is ugly). I would definitely try it again. It cost about 10,000 Chilean pesos, roughly $14-15. A steal for that scent. I’m already heading back to the store for it.