Lalique pour Homme Lion / Lalique pour Homme
Lalique (1997)

Lalique is one of my favorite houses. They have a lot of versatility in their frequences and this is just one of them. Released in 1997 which was near the end of the greatest era in perfumery in my opinion (1965-2000). This is a strong and versatile scent that can be worn just about anywhere. Be careful with the sprays as it's well blended and quite strong. Just as relevant today as yrs ago.

9/10

glorious affordable semi oriental fougere with a big sandalwood. this initially made me think maurice roucel is some kind of genius but i hadnt smelled bois du portugal yet.

I have the edt and the edp. Theyre virtually indiscernible from each other - the edp turned the iris knob up a little that lends a slightly more powdery opening, and the edt opted for slightly more woods. but, you know, basically identical. And, unfortunately, the edp has the same horrific longevity as the edt. The fragrance is wonderful. The top notes are fleeting and quickly transform into a lovely jasmine cedar combo that keeps me whiffing and enjoying. The dry down adds some sweetness and warmth. This is the definition of an inoffensive scent. This could be worn anywhere, but unfortunately ill probably only break it out in sweltering weather because of its poor longevity, which is surprising and disappointing considering this is the house of encre.

I really love it and i wish it was stronger. I dont need the record to scratch and everyone to turn and look at me when i walk in a room, but if i have to reapply it 3 times during the day im probably going to stop reaching for it. Bummer.

EDP from 2023:
The first thing that strikes me is the quality Lalique keeps having for all their scents, regardless of the price range they are in. When you open the box, you will see a bottle of classy and sturdy design that immediately looks and feels nice. The same goes for the opening blast when you spray it on your skin: Many cheaper perfumes are initially a bit harsh, but Lalique homme — as with all Lalique I have sampled — has no foul if fleeting vapours. On the contrary, it starts off well rounded with a bit of talcum that keeps spices, citruses, ambers and wood in check, as if it was something from Xerjoff or Roja that costs ten times as much. Eventually, it becomes drier, but never loses the touch of elegance.
It is a style some will recognise from Guerlain’s Heritage or even YSL Opium Pour Homme: A nod to both fougères and chypres from the at least two preceding decades, but more rounded, more gentlemanly, yet not stuffy or old fashioned. Imagine actors of the über masculine kind that reached their 40s in the mid nineties, but who manages to perfectly keep up to the times they live in here and now. They are both looking backwards and forwards and are at the age when humans often excels the most across the many things that makes up a life.
If your parents belongs to this generation, I would not be surprised if you find this profile a bit dated. Neither is it among the more daring or exploratory creations around, it was rather a synthesis of the opposing styles that preceded it, blending the morning freshness of the fougères with the more evening elegance of the chypres. Yet it is not common or boring either, I can only think of a small handful of male marketed EDPs that I think properly belongs to this category of allround gentleman scents. I am very close to call it a masterpiece, and taking price into account it is at least a marvel. Others on this site with more experience than I have will of course find more to compare it with than me. But I have to say that although it has been said that this is the last of a dying breed, I would not be surprised if this style was revived by either a luxury house or maybe even improved upon by an artsy niche perfumer. Orto Parisi’s Brutus from 2014 comes to mind in fact.

For usage, you can, as opposed to the mentioned Opium, use Lalique pour homme for both work and leisure the year around, where the former requires moderation in the workplace and abstention in hot weather. I would say it is also slightly more versatile than Heritage EDP, because it is a bit drier and more discreet, especially for the warmer season. Tenacity and projection is as expected, not an EDT and neither the beast mode seen since around 2012. For me it was hard to find tests, but with the price it is a safe blind buy. Try out Creed Bois de Portugal and Guerlain Heritage EDP in a store. Imagine something that is a bit fresher and lighter, and you’re in the territory of the Lalique pour homme lion.

My first impression of the Eau de Toilette (EdT) is that it's less dense and sweet compared to the Eau de Parfum (EdP). It also has a lighter, airier quality that I really enjoy. The woody notes are more pronounced in the EdT, and it has a more herbal character than the EdP. It's difficult to determine which version I prefer, but I will say this: the EdT feels more suitable for everyday wear, while the EdP gives off a dressed-up, Sunday-go-to-meeting vibe.

Used to be kind of a signature scent at some point. It sits in the same realm as New York Intense, but not as sweet and much drier with a lovely pencil shaving accord that I truly enjoy. Many also compare it to Bois du Portugal, and I do get the vibe, but the scents are completely different when smelled side by side. I own both the EDT and EDP, and I find the EDT is much more pronounced and airier, with more depth, while the EDP is thicker and can come off as stuffier and sweeter. So naturally, I prefer the former, however, I must say that after a few hours they are about the same scent. All in all, Lalilque Pour Homme is a ridiculously inexpensive, well-constructed, gentlemanly offering from Lalique.