Lapidus Pour Homme Gold Extreme by Ted Lapidus

I’ve never liked it; I used to wear it before bed and never got any compliments. I don’t recommend it.

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

A very good contemporary fragrance, not the classic we’re used to, and it needs to be worn with caution. It’s a wearable avant-garde scent reminiscent of that era, like One Million or Invictus, if I know it. Very good, and as always, Lapidus is affordable.

Clearly synthetic, but for me, it’s attractive and addictive; you won’t go unnoticed without overwhelming anyone. The scent is friendly and draws attention. In the drydown, it has an air of One Million, but the Ted Lapidus version has more charm. It lasts and projects twice as long as the Paco Rabanne one, and at 25% of the price, it’s totally recommended.

ALL IN ALL, IT HAS ITS CHARM: It’s 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 keeps that vintage 80s essence with a modern touch, though it doesn’t aim to please the younger crowd, but if given a 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’s not for blind buying, 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 doesn’t smell low quality; there are more expensive fragrances with excessive irritating alcohol, not here. It feels consistent, long-lasting, with little evolution and a constant vanilla vibe. You smell the same from start to finish, which is good. Buy it only if you’re a fan of Ted Lapidus and have nostalgia for its past glory. Even though it’s years old, it has a pleasant touch for young people; I’ve heard it on family members in their 20s and it suits them well. Viable for someone wanting to step out of modern scents. Sprays: 4 to 6. Fixative: 8. Sillage: Medium-Heavy. Intensity: Medium-High.

DNA similar to One Million but nothing alike. Smells like tutti frutti, no more, no less, like the air fresheners in clothing stores. 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’s an imitation of One Million, but I disagree. They are similar, but it could also resemble Versace Eros. They share style, and that’s all. In the opening, a potent note of unnatural cherries stands out, expanding under a base of vanilla, tonka, and leather common today. The effect is smelling like someone wearing One Million while licking a strawberry lollipop. In the drydown, the cherry fades and the sweet, hazy, and modern base shines through. 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 grab attention. Its gourmand edge and performance make it ideal for special occasions, but not unmentionable for daily wear. It smells good, sweet, and doesn’t get heavy. It fits current tastes and its price is lower than others of the style. Excellent proposal from Lapidus.

I picked up this Gold Extreme by Ted Lapidus just for the price, but honestly, it smells almost identical to Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million, maybe with a slightly more fruity and plastic twist. After trying it a few times, my verdict is clear: I didn’t like it. It’s too sweet, synthetic, and cloying, like that original American pink bubblegum. The dry down smells like baby powder, which is the worst part. While it feels modern and not retro like the original, chasing the 1 Million trend isn’t the best move. Like all Ted Lapidus fragrances, the sillage and longevity are monstrous, so use it sparingly.