Lalique by Lalique

I bought it blindly chasing that ’90s touch that is pure gold. I was smitten with the notes and the creator, Sophia Grojsman, thinking I’d found a treasure. Spoiler: it wasn’t like that; it was a nightmare. Right out of the bottle, it smells like strong artificial flowers, almost like disinfectant, and I thought it would improve as it dried. Nope, it evolves horribly and becomes nauseating. Plus, it’s invasive and lethal. I had to take a shower with neutral soap to get it off. I gifted it the very next day. In the end, I realized Sophia’s hits like Paris or Tresor weren’t the ones I was looking for.

Advice: don’t buy this eau de parfum blind. I got it yesterday (100 ml) at a store without testers, convinced it was the perfume I was looking for after reading reviews and notes. The disappointment was absolute. No creaminess or soft sweetness. When sprayed, it’s unpleasant because it’s too strong. Over time it becomes less so, but I don’t perceive anything pleasant and I don’t agree with the positive reviews. I agree with CarCar: you can’t buy this blind.

Smells like angels: delicate, subtle, feminine, and romantic, yet with distinguished sensuality. It’s magical and delicious. I see it as a timeless floral oriental. I love the opening: sweet white flowers with a touch of clove that makes it unique, followed by fruits and a refined vanilla, finishing with a musky base and soft woods. It becomes mystical and ethereal. It suits me perfectly in any season, though I tested it in winter and I absolutely adore it. It’s for personal enjoyment, ideal for night; it relaxes me and makes me feel like a princess. Very intimate aroma. For me, it’s a 10/10. Don’t buy it blindly; it’s not for everyone.

This perfume is interesting for several reasons: it starts with its gorgeous packaging, worthy of a fairy’s vanity, with that art deco design and the leaflets on the edge—it’s pure art. It smells different from the usual; to me, it has air of L’Air Du Temps, sharing six out of ten ingredients with Lalique. At the start, you briefly notice the rose and jasmine, then comes the iris and clove that last an hour, followed by the dry down where sandalwood dominates. It has soft sillage and I’ve loved it. Ideal for summer, paired with something feminine.

I had a miniature a long time ago. I dosed every drop with delight. I never saw anything from Lalique in commercial size. How would I describe it? Glorious, yes, glorious is the word. An art deco rarity like its bottle, a piece of modern art. And with art, you need to know how to appreciate it. Did I read somewhere that someone left it because it wasn’t for young people? I think even at twenty, I wouldn’t have been tempted to try it, but it was when it came into my hands. What an experience! Its aristocratic elegance imposes a certain distance, but feeling it and adoring it forever was worth it. It’s one of those perfumes you don’t get tired of feeling on your skin, on your clothes, in the air. It’s beautiful always, seeming never to break down into disappointing or weary afternotes like with most. It’s much more than a chic caramel. Its sweet and divine refinement, celestial one might say, its overwhelming distinction, has no age. I long to find it again.

I had a miniature a long time ago. I dosed every drop with enthusiasm. I’ve never seen Lalique in a commercial size. How would you describe it? Glorious, yes, glorious is the word. A rare Art Deco piece like its bottle, a work of modern art. And with art, you have to know how to appreciate it. I read somewhere that someone left it because it wasn’t for young people? I think I wouldn’t have been tempted at twenty either, but it was when it came into my hands. What an experience! Its aristocratic elegance imposes a certain distance, but feeling it and adoring it forever was worth it. It’s one of those perfumes you never get tired of feeling on your skin, on your clothes, in the air. It’s always beautiful, seeming never to break down into disappointing or weary afternotes like most. It’s much more than a chic caramel. Its sweet and divine refinement, celestial one might say, its overwhelming distinction, has no age. I long to find it again.

I’m testing a miniature I received yesterday. I’m a bit congested, just to clarify, so I’m not sure if I can smell it with a ‘clean nose’. It’s leaving me totally surprised! I put it on the back of my hand half an hour ago. I’m getting an aroma of metallic and rough green nuances, and behind those notes, some powdery florals and also a bit green. At first, I thought I detected a touch of violet, and certainly some iris. It’s nothing like what I expected from reading reviews… Nothing of sweet sandalwood or vanilla for now… It’s taken on some acidity on my skin. We’ll see how it goes and I’ll add more when I test it without a cold. *it’s an EDT miniature A year later, 7/7/20, I’m trying it again. Unfortunately, I have to say I don’t like how it sits on my skin at all… I’m sure it’s a matter of body chemistry, as has happened to me with others from the ’80s… Because let’s agree that even though it’s from 1992, this Lalique carries the compositional spirit of earlier years… My skin makes it very sharp, like overripe fruit, which, being so sweet, gets prickly and starts releasing an aroma that is no longer sweet or appetizing but also not exactly ugly… I wish I could smell it on another skin to understand what glories it unleashes… I would definitely not recommend it for blind buys – unless, like in my case, it’s a miniature…

Lalique is a fruity perfume, extremely elegant and feminine; it’s the only one where I enjoy the pear note; in others, I either tolerate it or can’t stand it at all. Lalique opens powerfully; you intensely feel the clove, it tickles the nose a bit, but immediately the iris, jasmine, and rose tame it, making it warm. After a couple of minutes, cassia and pear appear; I couldn’t detect the blackberry, and it’s at that moment when the perfume becomes sweet, but its sweetness is very natural, nothing like candies. After 10 minutes, a delightful vanilla, a very pronounced sandalwood, and the musk enter. After 30 minutes, already blended into my skin, it becomes a bit powdery, sweet, very woody, with jasmine reigning. I consider Lalique a very special perfume, very risky for its time; of course, it’s oriental, it has that magical and seductive touch. I like it a lot; it’s not mass-produced, which is a plus. Its trail and longevity are moderate; I think it’s enjoyed more on cold days and at night.

Lalique Lalique is elegant and restrained, setting the wearer apart. It features the most refined pear combination I’ve ever captured, paired with blackberry, vanilla, and rose—a unique and unprecedented blend. It’s exquisite, exclusive, and people recognize you quickly. Along with Champs-Élysées and Tendre Kiss, it’s feminine without being voluptuous. My sister bought it in opaque glass over 20 years ago; ethereal yet grounded. Today, reformulated, it still retains its genuine distinction. I recommend it for women who want to be delicate, distinguished, and elegant. Moderate sillage and skin-deep longevity.

A very elegant and feminine perfume, suitable for any season and very long-lasting. I used to wear it only in summer, but eventually ended up using it all year round.

All Lalique perfumes are a novelty to me; they smell unlike anything else and wearing them makes you stand out. Lalique Lalique is extreme elegance and femininity; I wear it for galas, religious ceremonies, or formal events.

If you like smelling like an old lady who stinks up the whole block, this is your choice. A friend taught me that you should only smell good enough for those who get close to you, not fill a room or restaurant with scent; that’s unpleasant and can cause headaches. It’s a basic principle many forget. Well, they probably live in a shack where they’ll only bother the pigs, so I don’t see the issue there.

It’s a man absolutely wonderful and unique. I love the trail, it lasts all day, and I wear it without any issues in both winter and summer.

Black raspberry and blackberry, with very special flowers in an oriental key, enriched by sandalwood and vanilla… An exquisite base, like a ‘mystic incense,’ a feminine cedar… I’m so happy to have it in my collection and want to keep it forever. My sister, who gifted it to me, told me it’s the fragrance of a queen; I completely agree. It’s beautiful, feminine, and elegant; it makes me feel very comfortable and confident. It’s a timeless classic, one of Sophia Grojsman’s masterpieces. I can’t find any resemblance to anything else (even though it shares ingredients), and on my skin it’s not so sweet either; it fits me perfectly.