Lapidus Pour Homme Black Extreme

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• TheGreatOnePoncho

  August 8, 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 welcomes you strongly, as if it wanted to put up a barrier. Between the graves, the mist, and the cold, the tombs release saffron, old woods, and aged orange blossom. Finally, it blends with tonka bean and labdanum, an incredible finish. They say it smells like a tombstone, like Count Dracula… and it’s 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. Maybe for Halloween or personal enjoyment. They say perfumes set the mood, and here you need to be in the right mood to wear Ted Lapidus Black Extreme. I repeat: very difficult, shocking opening, strong smell. ‘Black Extreme’ literally fits perfectly. Unique in my collection. If you like Eros, One Million, Bleu, or are very young, stay away from this.

• Vaughan

  August 8, 2020

  

  With this fragrance, I feel people are maximizing 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 or that it’s worthy of crypts or catacombs (maybe I’m swallowing the reformulations). I also don’t see it being very similar to Kouros. It’s strong at the start, but then it becomes classic, like the Lapidus Pour Homme, but a bit sweeter, smokier, and synthetic. In summary, it’s correct in all points, but far from monstrous or exaggerated. I’d recommend it for night use and for those over 30. Good price for what it offers.

• gaston_AR

  August 10, 2020

  

  Exquisite, refined, and lugubrious. When you feel its notes of old woods and rotting flowers, you’re transported to a haunted house, a gray landscape, a Gothic cathedral, a satanic ritual. When you spray it, you incorporate the aroma and the soul of the devil. Its complexity stands out; I think it has more notes than declared, like incense, moss, and chocolate. Recommended for night, though acceptable during the day, especially on gray days, Halloween parties, horror movie outings, cemetery visits, or satanic rituals.

• Fragancefran

  August 31, 2020

  

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

• Adry_slim

  September 27, 2020

  

  Not for everyone, bought blind based on reviews. They say it ‘smells like 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: wherever you are, you’ll be noticed. It doesn’t matter what others are wearing, you’ll be above them. Today is the first day I used it; after an hour, the dry down hasn’t changed; I guess it will last a long time, just like the incredible sillage. You need a strong personality to wear it and make sure it’s not you carrying it.

• JBB

  March 11, 2021

  

  Man-wolf, damp crypt, sarcophagus… if you’re a freak about scents to enjoy like a good wine in intimacy, buy it. But if you’re looking to please: you won’t get compliments. No one will like it; if you’re looking for that, go for any department store perfume.

• Victor - Perfumaniac

  March 25, 2021

  

  NEVER buy this blind. It has tremendous power and, simply put, smells like cat urine in the sun. Analytically, you need to 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 tame 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 high quality. It could be perfect for 19th-century French men: very strong, covers sweat without a problem, but at a high price without guaranteeing better results. If you take the risk, TEST IT first (like me, a mistake), wear it at night and in winter. Recommended sprays: 2 swipes to disperse the intensity. Longevity: 9. Sillage: Very heavy. Intensity: Very high. Award: ‘The most sinister fragrance in the world’.

• jerry7474

  April 3, 2021

  

  Ted Lapidus Black Extreme: It has the DNA of Pour Homme, it’s Old School. If you’re looking for something novel, stay away. It’s good, but very hard to understand and use. I like lugubrious and gloomy scents, but I can’t handle this one… I’d gift it to the grandfather of ‘Monster’ (the classic 70s fragrance). Scent: I don’t like it, but it’s high quality. Projection: Run! Longevity: Fox mark in heat. Recommended if you like Old School and very strong scents.

• arielo_1976

  May 13, 2021

  

  A very particular fragrance. The opening hits you like a punch to the forehead, sharp and unpleasant, almost like disinfectant. After 30 or 40 minutes, it softens; in the dry down, it smells like wilting sweet flowers, and finally, it turns 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’s dark, funereal, melancholic—ideal for cold, rainy days. It took me a while to get used to it, but I liked it; it has excellent longevity (lasts 12-13 hours on skin, though close to the skin) and good projection. Not for everyone, 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.

• carlosjhv

  May 26, 2021

  

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

• xelkor

  June 22, 2021

  

  Ted Lapidus Black Extreme. This is a perfume whose scent could belong in the Beaufort London collection, an English niche house with a very gothic profile that I’ll 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’s my impression. I perceive a high and clear strong smoky accord, the classic TL lavender, and I’d even dare say oud or something similar, as halfway through the development, a dirty, dark, and chocolatey facet appears (even patchouli), very typical of some oud accords. But let’s start from the beginning. At the opening, be careful, because it can smell unpleasant… The opening is chaotic, synthetic, and transmits 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 assume are violet leaves. I say assume because here they are heard very little wet and nothing green… They smell as if they were crushed and 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 keeps giving, and neroli and lavender are still perceptible. From here on, it’s a fairly linear aroma, but no less valuable or interesting. It has good performance, but it’s by no means the bomb everyone claims. About 9 hours of longevity, projection close to 4 hours, and a heavy sillage. You’re going to make a statement. 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 wear it at work or on a first date. Unisex? It seems very masculine to me, but if Beaufort London perfumes are unisex, this one could be too. Though 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

  November 2, 2021

  

  I love this fragrance. I had doubts because I decided to buy it blind after reading reviews, but there aren’t many talking about it. They said it smelled like Count Dracula, a zombie, or a werewolf, but that’s nowhere near the truth. It’s a somewhat mature scent; if you like fragrances with an DNA similar to its predecessor, Ted Lapidus Pour Homme, you’ll surely love it. Go for it if you’re willing to try new scents or ones different from the market: you might love it or hate it, I loved it, but it depends on everyone. Duration: 8 hours. Sillage: medium-heavy. Projection: 1.5 meters. Scent profile: nocturnal, semi-mature, black sheep. Compliments: in an office, people will definitely say you smell like a man. Rating: 8. You don’t smell old like some say; I’m 24 and it works wonders for me.

• Fedehart

  December 11, 2021

  

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

• Zorrofox

  April 6, 2022

  

  Just bought it, 2012 batch, I think that was the launch year. The opening smells more like TL Sport, but after 15 minutes, it shifts to Azzaro PH… just more smoky. Very rich and not as vampiric or satanic as people say. I love it; it has a medium-sweet touch. Edit: I sprayed it at 2:45 PM, showered at 5 PM, and went to the gym; I could still smell it and it was great. I came back, showered again, went to work (kitchen), and it’s now 11 PM, yet there’s still a faint trace. Longevity is clearly superior. I own Azzaro PH and compare it on the other wrist; the poor reformulated Azzaro looks like a kitten compared to Black Extreme (though I really like Azzaro). There’s a slight similarity in my opinion: it’s herbal, floral, spicy, and ambered. I wouldn’t wear it in summer (I used it today just to test), but I think it’s a 10 for night wear. If you like Kouros, Anteus, or Quorum, buy it blind. I won’t dive into notes because better reviewers exist, but I wanted to share my thoughts. After meeting it, it’s a stately, nocturnal fragrance, better in the cold, a bit vampiric, yes, and clearly gothic. A classic and potent aroma. The evil twin of Ted Lapidus PH.

• Franz Xaver

  May 25, 2022

  

  Interesting, rough, and severe—no easy compliments here. It reminds me of Ted Lapidus PH but with less fruit. It opens with a synthetic, earthy vibe, like drying plaster, mixed with eugenol and slightly wilted flowers (but in a good way). The base lavender rounds everything out, adding a sweet touch to the citrus. It evolves into a floral accord where the violet seems tainted by that initial mix. I get why it evokes a gothic vibe with this blended violet; over time, it turns into a dark, dense incense. Projection is high, it lasts a long time, and it’s very noticeable. I’m not sure exactly when to wear it, though it would work well at the office, while riding a motorcycle, or to make an impression. It pairs perfectly with a leather jacket and jeans. It leaves a mark that’s a true statement; you need a certain temperament to pull it off since it’s not simple and might seem strange to the uninitiated. Very masculine and rare these days. If you’re new to this, test it before buying. Curiously, the TL house transports me back to the 80s and causes me anemoia, even though I was born after that era. If you want to relive that time, TL is the way to go.

• NATHANOJ

  July 9, 2022

  

  The opening smells good and the heart notes have rich incense; if it stayed like that… Then the devil steps in and it smells like a thousand demons and the resurrection of Satan. It’s foul, of the Kourus, Joop’s, or Quorum type. Luckily, 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 overwhelms me with strong incense that I like but suffocates 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 will update. P.S.: I’m not under the influence of narcotics. Edit: I went into a public restroom and discovered what it smells like. It smells like bathroom odor tablets and paper sprinkled with urea by previous users. This perfume smells like a men’s public restroom.

• Trey Welsh

  September 19, 2022

  

  Classic Ted Lapidus box and bottle with a good atomizer. The citrus opening isn’t fresh but fermented. Then the violet appears, not fresh but decomposing, creating a funeral coronet scent over a crypt with the touch of orange blossom. As it dries, old wet wood and a dark monkey note emerge, giving a crypt vibe. It’s bottled Castlevania, the smell of Carmilla’s cemetery in the old game. Finally, it turns sweet with tonka vanilla, vanilla-heavy, talc-like, and soapy, 80s style. It lasts and projects a lot; be careful with dosage to avoid getting dizzy. It’s for night, cold, or rain; in the heat, it can overwhelm and make you vomit if you’re not used to it. Value for money is acceptable, though some synthetic components can be intense if you’re heavy-handed. If you like strong, vintage aromas and olfactory experiences, buy it. But don’t do it blind if you don’t meet these requirements.

• Silvanacopp

  October 10, 2022

  

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

• Boticario13

  October 12, 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 citrus openings; this TL is another level: you see 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 debuted it at home lying down: a sweet, melancholic opening with wet violets that fade to leave dried flowers in a vase, not rotting, and a smell of wet cement. It’s rare and special. It’s gothic to the point of rage. It lasts 10 hours projecting (2 hours at 2 meters, 8 hours at half a meter). It’s for night or cloudy afternoons; it won’t work in the heat. It’s my only reason for not having it among my top 3 (it is in my top 10). For me, it’s 10/10. Cheers! Follow me on TikTok: Chuliá Parfum Reviews @chulia.my13parfums

• nneestorr

  December 18, 2022

  

  I’m looking for unconventional fragrances, nothing you’d find in a typical perfumery, to expand my olfactory vocabulary. This Ted Lapidus is cheap, and hearing it was ‘gothic’ made me unable to resist. I bought it blind because there’s no place here to test it. The opening is fresh and humid but potent; it smells like industrial bathroom disinfectant. The violet, used in cleaning products to mask bad odors, kicks in when you get close, reminding me of dive bar restrooms, even urine. It’s not for close-range wear at first. The violet fades slowly, giving way to continuous mid and base notes: a dirty touch, incense, wood, sweet, and perhaps toasted. It’s not easy, but it’s addictive; I feel compelled to reapply even though the first few minutes are complicated. Projection isn’t a bomb, but it’s noticeable in the first hour with 4 or 5 sprays. It lasts 6-8 hours in cold weather. In summary, it’s challenging for the first hour, but once it dries, it’s exquisite. If they lowered the violet and boosted the base notes, people would pay €100 and call it niche. It’s not that gothic; it has a warm touch. I’m going to reapply 😎

• iorelk

  February 4, 2023

  

  Ted Lapidus aren’t for everyone, they’re strong and mysterious, obviously not for kids. No more than three sprays, don’t buy blind. The scent is very uncommon and mysterious; honestly, I smell pure incense. The price is very comfortable, I think around 18 dollars and you get about 10 hours of strong opening. It can be uncomfortable, smells a lot like incense, like a funeral crown. To give you an idea, a similar scent 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 like incense, then later like that flower. It has a bad opening, then becomes sweet and pleasant, but at the beginning it smells like a black mass.

• Gentil vagabond

  March 13, 2023

  

  Here we go again with an untamable 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 thin 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 blind, the nostalgia of Old School is carried by a few. Cheers.

• iorelk

  May 20, 2023

  

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

• molletmod.73

  August 18, 2023

  

  The paradigm of dark perfumery for the people, without niche prices of 250 euros for 30ml. If you’re over 45 and spent happily like me on Ted Lapidus fragrances in the late 80s or 90s, or if you’re goth, punk, or heavy metal of any kind 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-expensive 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. Still available on Amazon or online sites. Don’t pay more than 40 bucks; with two sprays you smell like a black canteen for 12 hours. If someone spends 780 euros on The Night by Frederic Malle to show off, why not grab this gem for 4 bucks, 100 times more affordable?

• Rsv801

  October 4, 2023

  

  What a bomb! Pure 80s style, just so you know: if you stick to today’s brands like Sauvage or One Million, better not. It’s not for those looking for the perfect niche perfume because this isn’t one, but for many it is. And watch out for those who think higher price means better perfume; this is incredibly cheap for what it gives and beats many 300-euro bottles. Fantastic, though a shame it won’t be found soon.

• 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 about to throw it away, but before I did, I thought about giving it away. I went down to the building’s trash pickup area and found the person who takes out the garbage. I offered it to him with a warning… and the good man tried it and accepted it as a gift. Then I thought, “tastes vary!”.

• LEOLUCAS

  June 25, 2024

  

  No vampires, zombies, cemeteries, or milks. I don’t get certain criticisms. This exquisite perfume smells like 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 like few others. You 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 from the pepper and saffron, which act as a perfect counterpoint to the obvious flowers and woods. This isn’t a wild Marcianada at all. In fact, it’s one of the most wearable and versatile perfumes I own. It’s potent, not something you wear right after a shower to feel fresh. No, you wear this to “perfume yourself” as God intended. And go out to conquer the world, work, a fancy dinner, or something informal. Always dressed up, not in sweatpants, but jeans and a cool t-shirt works. This perfume dresses itself, and if you like it, it will guide you and make you feel like a real catch. I wouldn’t say it’s extraordinarily original. Maybe it was, but today it doesn’t impact through transgression. Although it’s not something you smell around every corner, by no means. Its performance is outstanding. Projects, lasts a long time, and the dry down is delicious. You always get bursts until you get home. To me, it’s a beast from head to toe.

• Alex_Rex

  August 12, 2024

  

  Lapidus Pour Homme Black Extreme: I read reviews and thought it smelled like Count Dracula, but it wasn’t like that. It’s very masculine and distinguished. Opens with pepper and violets mixed with citrus, giving a mature man vibe without being old-man-ish. The amber in the middle bridges the wood and labdanum, which shines at the end. Acceptable longevity, about five hours, then it’s skin scent. Elegant and masculine, perfect 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 missing nowadays. In short, moderate projection and longevity, elegant and nocturnal, you’ll get compliments. Cheers.

• ASdeltoro

  October 24, 2024

  

  Works great for me, though it’s a taste you have to get used to. I understand why some find it weird because that strong opening of violet and black pepper smells a bit like cobbler grease, but it stays fairly linear until the dry down, which is pure luxury.

• iVanSptt

  December 7, 2024

  

  Just got it, smells like fresh chili pepper 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 that dark, more for night or cold weather. In fact, I find it easier to wear than the classic, even though the latter has its own special touch. Lasts about 6 hours and projects well for the first two. I’ll let it sit for a while to see if it improves.

• iorelk

  January 21, 2025

  

  I ended up giving it away. I had it for a year and didn’t even use 10%; it’s too strong and uncomfortable. It smells like a cemetery vase with rotting flowers. A hard perfume to accept; many people around me don’t like it. It might acquire a pleasant scent only in its last hours. It leaves a floral trail. The Ted Lapidus Pour Homme predecessor was strong, abrupt, and masculine, but this is something strange and dark. Maybe in the future they’ll use it for witchcraft, love spells, and black magic, haha.

• Sir Akhine

  February 4, 2025

  

  I see two major problems with this fragrance: it’s not versatile at all. You’ll never find the right occasion to wear it, and if you do, you’ll find another one in your closet that suits you better. It has aged terribly. It doesn’t feel modern at all; it feels very outdated. Its notes are generally disliked, and in combination, they generate more rejection than attraction. If you like vintage, you might use it only at home, but personally, I’d never take it out of my personal space. Luckily, the price is quite low. I’d add that don’t expect compliments with this fragrance; you’ll get the opposite.

• eric1939

  March 9, 2025

  

  I remember when I was new to perfumes; smelling it for the first time, I thought it was a nightmare. Years later, with my nose trained on hundreds of designer, niche, and even low-cost scents, I decided to give it another shot. It does smell weird. It’s a beast in longevity and projection, a perfume likely to disgust 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 switched seats. Here, I sense the DNA of the classic Lapidus, but in a dark, heavy way—very heavy. It’s like an opening with a bit of tar, mixed with something floral (the typical orange blossom from Lapidus), blended with violet (which doesn’t smell like Fahrenheit). So, the title Black Extreme fits perfectly: a dark, gothic version of the original aroma, much bolder but without losing that vintage 80s essence. I like it, though it took me time to understand. I can say it’s an extraordinary perfume, something that breaks all known rules.

• ElLocoDeLosPerfumes

  March 11, 2025

  

  It’s very rare. I love the original Lapidus, but this one has weird notes that eventually bother me. It projects and lasts a ton. I’m not a perfume critic, but I say what I feel. I use it for personal moments when I’m alone because several people have been bothered when I wore it to go out. In this vibe, I prefer Toy Boy by far, or Narciso Rodriguez for Her. Kisses to all.

• Germ4l

  March 22, 2025

  

  It’s not unpleasant, but it’s not appealing either. Maybe one day it could make sense as part of a costume. At first, it smells very much like the DNA of my grandfather’s Floïd aftershave. Then it evolves into those withered flowers everyone mentions—I can’t pinpoint which ones. It reminds me of the smell of a bowl my mom used to have with dried flowers and leaves. I only found it repulsive at one point: when I tried to wash it off with water and soap. Just a splash of water brings out strong urine notes that make my stomach turn. It’s like dry urine in a dark alley where someone is trying to cover a nauseating smell with a dandy-era perfume. Try it and let me know if you get the same gross smell, because it’s always clear to me, so I’d rather avoid it just in case I get wet. As for longevity and projection, it’s more than enough.

• incognito

  March 28, 2025

  

  After a YouTuber’s comment, I read your reviews, which only increased my curiosity to smell this perfume; so much so that I almost bought it blindly online (glad I didn’t). So I prepared my spirit for a trip to Transylvania, went for a stroll in the perfumeries neighborhood, and looked for one that had a tester available. I like original scents and think I have very little olfactory prejudice, but this… smells like the worst public bathroom disinfectant on the market. I sprayed it on paper and my inner arm, and I can tell you I don’t know what’s worse, the opening or the dry down. By the time I had applied it, I tried to find its interesting side and it reminded me for a moment of Puig’s Sybaris (which disappeared years ago), but then Pato Purific rolled over me again, and I had to go to a mall bathroom to wash my wrist off with lots of water and soap.

• Billy Ramita

  May 30, 2025

  

  An acquired taste, for sure. But once you learn to enjoy it, there’s no turning back. Perhaps you need to have explored some aromatic monsters or mutants; or maybe you just need a greater inclination for classic perfumery, especially the 70s and 80s stuff. If you prefer current trends, more focused on sweet blues, it will be harder for you to appreciate its undeniable beauty. However, it’s not a relic at all: I feel it’s youthful and party-ready. It’s 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 unbeatable.

• Zadki

  July 1, 2025

  

  I bought this enigmatic perfume last year, and it seemed like a phenomenal and quite unusual aroma. The violet leaves are very noticeable along with the saffron, and besides the orange blossom, I sense an undeclared incense. Many say it smells like a cemetery, and to a certain extent, it’s true, because when I’ve been to those places, I feel that floral but dark and depressive aroma. I find a charming sweetness in it; it seemed very pleasant and distinctive. Honestly, I don’t know how people say it smells bad or unpleasant to them; those opinions seem exaggerated to me. It’s actually sweet, creamy, and slightly cool within its certain warmth. It’s quite different from its father, the original from 1987; that one seems more melancholic and strong, heavier. That one definitely brings me many childhood memories since some relative surely had it; that scent is unique. I have both and mostly use them on gray or cloudy days; I feel that’s when they perform best. I’d dare say I liked this Black Extreme even a bit more, as I find it equally exotic or more so than its father, and it seems more subtle and charming to me. I don’t feel it as strong as they say; it’s present but not scandalous. Despite being from 2012, it feels somewhat vintage yet original at the same time. Definitely 9/10.

• OnlyFans

  July 17, 2025

  

  The big mistake of testing a 2012 perfume in a tester is that it smells different from the new sealed bottle away from lights and sun. I made that mistake years ago and it was horrible; now I have the new one and it’s totally usable. Testers are only good for current fragrances; they’re exposed to sunlight and sprayed hundreds of times, full of air that oxidizes them. If it’s 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’s my favorite fougere (like Azzaro Pour Homme). Don’t make that mistake, don’t 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’s not spooky or for Halloween, don’t believe the YouTuber lies. It’s a modernized Ted Lapidus Pour Homme, sweet, thick, dark, slightly synthetic, with a tangy edge at times, and the clean vintage part is significantly toned down. If you like the classic, you’ll surely like this one. But if you don’t like the classic, I don’t think you’ll like this one. Of the two, this one is a bit harder to love. The Pour Homme was loved for decades; today it might smell old but it was never ugly. That’s why it’s still being made 40 years later. I recommend starting with that one, and if you like it, go for the Black Extreme and Sport if you’re looking for something for summer.

• El Malargüino

  January 23, 2026

  

  Beautiful scents for whenever you feel like it, with a powerful opening of spiced violets and tonka bean that envelops you, launching bursts of saffron. Who said you need an occasion? People get swept up by adoring YouTubers of Montblanc Explorer who just read notes without knowing what it actually smells like because they keep the cap on. Anyone who truly understands its aroma enjoys it as much as I do.