TL Intenso by Ted Lapidus

I wore this for two years and didn’t use more than 20% of the bottle. I picked it up at a local store’s clearance sale, paying around $50 or more because prices here are insane. I loved the scent in the store; although it’s marketed as coffee, the first thing I smelled was a childhood memory. As a kid, my mom would send me to the corner bodega for cigarettes, and I’d keep the change to buy candy. One of my favorites was caramel popcorn, and this perfume smells exactly like that. My wife and I were so moved by it that I decided to buy it. Two years later, after using it several times, I have to admit it’s true: it goes unnoticed. No one notices it or shows interest (I tried to sell it in my perfume community, and no one even asked what it smelled like). It smells good, but it’s irrelevant: no projection, no one gets caught in the trail, no compliments, nothing. If you’re looking for a coffee scent, try Ferragamo Uomo, Coffee Addict, Theodoros Kalotinis Akro Awake, or Montale Ristretto Intense Cafe (if you like roses) or Halloween Man X. I’m sure I’m missing others I’ve tried. The point is, this won’t make you smell like coffee, and that’s where it falls flat. I only recommend it if you’re looking for caramel popcorn; in that case, try it and get it for $20-$30, which is a fair price. It performs better in cold weather and at night with casual clothes. No projection, doesn’t last long. I liked it, but the problem is it’s not special for occasions or a “wow” scent for a collection. With better things in my collection, I gave it to a friend who isn’t an expert but also smelled the popcorn and liked it. 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 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.

WOUUU! What geniuses created this with things that give us pleasure: morning cappuccinos, summer tropical pineapples, soapy lavender for showers, and mystical patchouli for dates. It’s my fall/winter or night perfume. It has something strange and pleasant: that peppery cold clashes with the refined aroma of an expensive cappuccino, and the tonka bean is there all the time. The lavender feels clean, a bit synthetic but pleasant, and the aromatic pineapple with smoky touches. It’s spicy. I’d repeat it like an N. Rodríguez or a Joop. Ideal for those mystical nights.

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 blindly