Lapidus Cool Night by Ted Lapidus

I don’t recall a launch that generated as many expectations as this new Cool Night, especially after the fiasco that was the Intense launch, and the low expectations for Poker Face, a decent perfume offered in poor packaging that didn’t meet expectations. This time, Ted Lapidus goes back to the old, familiar bottle of the classic Lapidus Pour Homme, which has generated so much satisfaction, but in a striking dark blue bottle that I imagine references nighttime situations, as its name suggests. The perfume itself has a beautiful fleshy, juicy opening with notes of very sweet pineapple, apple that I couldn’t define as green or red, and mandarin or sweet grapefruit, which will accompany the entire development of the scent. Subsequently, you’ll perceive the musk, some undefined note of rosemary or very synthetic oakmoss, to close with tonka bean. It’s worth clarifying that the perfume had quite different performance on a blotter versus my skin. On the blotter, I noticed the rosemary, oakmoss, and other aromatic notes more prominently, suggesting a scent more in line with the original DNA; keep this in mind and I recommend testing on skin before buying. The first two hours project quite a bit, then it settles close to the skin and behaves moderately, reminiscent of an EDP. It’s not the typical Ted Lapidus ‘bomb’ that sweeps everything away; this Cool Night has moderate behavior and longevity above average, being perceptible for more than 10 hours but very close to the skin. As its name suggests, it’s a night fragrance, although I feel it might fall short in very crowded places like clubs, bars, or pubs. Perfect for evening sport use and ideal for the office in informal situations. In summary and in my personal opinion, it’s a very good launch that comes to expand the brand’s portfolio.

Never has a launch generated so much anticipation after the failures of Intense and Poker Face. Ted Lapidus uses the classic dark blue bottle, evoking the night. The opening is meaty and sweet: pineapple, apple, and mandarin that accompany the entire development. Then comes the musk, some rosemary or synthetic moss, and tonka bean. Watch out: the performance is very different on blotter versus skin; on blotter, the notes seem more aromatic, so test on skin before buying. It projects strongly for the first two hours, then drops to skin-level, with moderate longevity like an EDP, over 10 hours but discreet. It’s not a ‘bomb,’ perfect for evening sports or casual office wear. A great launch that expands the brand.

Bravo, Ted Lapidus. With this fragrance, they’re finally in tune with the times, making a 180-degree turn from the classic Pour Homme, which as a flanker only shares the bottle and intensity. I was really surprised; the performance is exceptional, with lasting power and sillage typical of the brand. The note evolution is quite good for the price. Versatility is off the charts, showing off its charm in moderate climates and relaxed situations. Starts citrusy-fruity and slightly sharp, but after 10 minutes it settles down and takes on a sexier personality with tonka and lavender taking the lead. In short, highly recommended and perfect to wear whenever and wherever you want.

Tested in-store today. I expected something potent since it’s a flanker of the original, but it’s more of a mix between Lapidus Sport and Polo Sport. It starts marine/salty, then settles into a classic aquatic scent with a retro 80s vibe. It dries down nicely with that initial fruity cocktail and lingering notes of musk and leather. Ideal for terraces or the beach at night, not so much for bars due to lack of projection. For daytime, better suited for fall or cool spring days. I do recommend it; it’s a nice fragrance, just don’t expect the original Lapidus (in fact, this feels more ‘Sport’). Note: I tested it on blotter, not on skin.

Citrus opening with bergamot, apple, might carry pineapple even if not declared, turning sweeter like a fruit cocktail, a bit of lavender, patchouli, sweet dry-down of tonka bean, and musk notes. 5 hours of longevity and you’ll need to reapply. Quite versatile, except maybe for extreme heat; works well for a temperate office, going out shopping, and why not an after-hours hang with friends. A masculine fragrance, and don’t expect an Aventus vibe; honestly, it’s not even close. Greetings from Chile.

Finally, Ted Lapidus brings the violet note to his men’s fragrances. This is sexy, modern, and mature. Slightly fruity, citrusy, and woody, without being cloyingly sweet—a perfect balance between fruit and citrus. Lasting power is very good, and the projection is decent. For $12, I don’t think there’s another fragrance with these specs. Although it’s perfect for winter and fresh spring days. A total 10/10.

Hi everyone. Here’s my honest take: I like the scent, no need to overanalyze the ingredients, but I have a question. If I let it macerate, does the longevity and projection improve? If anyone has tried this and noticed a difference, I’d appreciate hearing about it since I’m planning to do the same.

, I haven’t experienced any oxidation issues myself; it lasts about 5-6 hours. However, reading the reviews, I see a lot of inconsistency regarding performance. It would be surprising if Ted Lapidus reformulated something like this; maybe a specific batch just went wrong.