Photo

lagerfeld photo is not easy to find. my fragrance "guide" chris from SCENTLAND said it is one of the best fougere ever. during the summer i finally found not 1 but 2 untouched 125ml testers for a reasonable price, it was a blind buy but i had no choice(original formula with the green title!). what can i say? it was love at first sniff! this is a great fougere, a bit 90's but absolutely wearable nowadays. it opens with mandarin, then we have aldehydes, lavender, carnation, patchouli and amber. fresh and warm at the same time, photo is quite unique, the only one close to l.p. is xeryous by givenchy: some vibes are similar, but to me photo is better, more modern and easy to wear, xeryous on my skin is so potent to give me an headache. i think photo was very sexy in the early 90's, this is one of the most wearable vintage of my little collection! for 30 and up, for casual and formal situation, for fall, winter and early spring. performance is average, good projection in the first hour. a statement of class and force! dopo una lunga ricerca finalmente ho trovato lagerfeld photo nella sua formula originale. ottimo fougere, più moderno rispetto ad altri della stessa epoca. chris di scentland aveva ragione, questo è un grande profumo! scent-9 longevity-7 sillage-7,5 uniqueness-8,5 versatility-7,5 compliment factor-7,5 back up bottle? yes presentation-7,5 my vote-9 in one word- statement alternative- givenchy xeryous

I would like to make a grand statement before I get to my review: the fact that, in 2020, this fragrance was released 30 years ago and has merely 60 or so reviews on here is one of the greatest atrocities in all of perfumery. And I’ve watched YouTube reviewers and I’ve seen internet articles about men’s fragrances never see this mentioned. Even I, someone who just now recently discovered this classic fragrance cannot believe it. And the fragrance doesn’t smell like it was released yesterday. It has a “young man wise beyond his years” smell to me. Looking at the notes, there is quite a lot to unpack here. But for me it is a balsamic citrus floral scent- perhaps leaning a bit toward aftershave. But it’s good. So good. I think it belongs at or near the top of men’s fragrances from the 90s. A must own if you are over 35 in my opinion. SYL PS- Since this one can be hard to come by these days, there are many fragrance oils that do a great impression. They can be had for $10 or less depending on where you order from.

Photo de Lagerfeld is an aromatic, woody, herbal and floral fragrance. In its opening a floral, herbal and slightly citric and aldehydic aroma is appreciated, in this phase its aroma reminds me of some classic soap, it also provides a mossy and woody sensation, for this reason this fragrance feels like the style of the 80s, to Although it was released in 1990. As time pass, the herbal notes decrease, but the floral notes remain, where lavender and carnation predominate, the latter widely used in eighties fragrances. This fragrance could be used at any time of the year, for office work or casual situations, as it provides a feeling of cleanliness. In longevity it reaches about 8 hours, being noticeable the first hour and then it goes down close to the skin. If you like green, floral, quasi-fougere, eighties-style fragrances, I recommend buying it blind.

My dad wore this fragrance, and I've bought myself a couple 5ml bottles because I fear that if I didn't then I might never smell it again. I wish so desperately that Lagerfeld Photo would come back to the market- this is the first fragrance I had ever smelled and my dad wore it daily before they discontinued it. He still has a big bottle but he never wears it now because he knows it can't be replaced. Masculine and fresh, I remember hugging my father after a day at work and I could still smell it off of his dress shirt. When I wanted to get into fragrances as a young teen he gave me his bottle of Lagerfeld Classic but it is not similar to Photo at all. Please please PLEASE can somebody PLEASE make a clone of Lagerfeld Photo??? I have a bottle of Club De Nuit Urban Man Elixir and the vibes are a bit similar, but still a very different fragrance.

BEWARE, Photo (together with vintage Versace L'Homme) is a scent that is the most sensible of all scents, it turns by itself even in good conditions! Sometimes when it's turned, it doesn't stink, but transforms into meh green water, so @oceansoflorewi has tried turned one for sure, because this scent is all but meh! If you don't know how it originally smells, you can be easily deceived by buying a turned one thinking it suppose to smell like that, no, it's one of the best scents ever, nothing smells even remotely like this, there is no similar smelling scent, it's so special that it tickles the nose physically. Don't buy this one, and it's expensive, if you have no assurance that it hasn't turned, the seller must know how it originally smells and he needs to test it and confirm it's good before you buy!

The hotter you get, the more animalic this scent becomes, but it's a beautiful seduction and never gets into that cloying arena like the Wilderbeast of Joop! It's like it starts off as a man wearing a crumpled linen shirt and arty black trousers, taking arty photos in black and white... and as the photo session progresses, the model is suddenly noticing the photographer is smelling as sexy as hell and she wants him, he's creative, he's intelligent, he's fresh but soo grounded and funny... she wants to get closer... That's Photo... A fabulous, often overlooked gem (and yes... I sometimes tumble with it myself, it's quite interesting on a woman's skin... and men are attracted to it!).

I got this fragrance for $19 Aus ($15 US for 125mL). Personally, I don't understand the "this scent is outdated" sort of comments. If a fragrance is good it is good. To me this is somewhat reminiscent of Gentleman by Givenchy, but sweeter and a bit flowery. It has a fougere-like start - a bit soapy like Paco Rabanne, but this subsides and the woody notes emerge. When I say it is similar to Gentleman, it is probably the patchouli that makes me connect these two. I am fond of patchouli and it is quite clear in both. It does not last anywhere near as long as Gentleman, but still lasts reasonably well.

So sad I have to pay $150, and it is not even the original bottle with the neon green "Photo" labelling on it. I will just have to enjoy every last drop of my half full bottle! Even more sad is that they discontinued this fragrance, as this will forever be my number 1 favorite fragrance. Perfect balance between mature and young, office and club, this is one versatile powerhouse. Fresh, Spicy, Floral, and Aldehydic, everything blends so very well, this thing stands on its own legs all the way through without losing steam. A damn shame and tragedy this gem had to go...

This is in my opinion Lagerfeld's best men scent it has that deep freshness like other fragrances of that time but with a strong sense of masculinity running through it.It has that old school aftershave vibe to it like Gillette aftershave gel but photo is much more dense and complex.To me its like smelling the epitome of cleanliness and freshness without feeling drab and monotone like so many scents these days but I think it would be insulting to reduce photo to just another freshie its a wave of refreshment but with some warm sexiness in the back.

This is fantastic . LAGERFELD PHOTO is one of the best classic/modern balanced scents that I've come across. Quality work has gone into this fragrance. A true bridge between the old and new. It has a very unique leathery/aldehyde/freshness, with a touch of cool sweetness... this is the best. Well done, Lagerfeld... take a bow. --------------------------------------------- SILLAGE: moderate LONGEVITY: moderate SCENT: fresh/cool/dark BOTTLE: pendant-style/minimal PRICE: good OVERALL: 9.5/10 ---------------------------------------------

My fave from the '90s. Looked for years for something with the same DNA. 'Similar' recommendations never had that X factor that reminds you of something, despite similar notes or categories. Just got a sample of Parfums de Marly Percival and lo, there it is. Not exactly the same but something distinctly similar to what I liked with Photo. (The next closest is a beard oil called Flame by the Hairy Man Co, a small startup in Australia! Not quite the same but again one sniff and there it is).

My very first cologne at 18, I've always loved Photo. It's the kind of fragrance that I don't care if the people hate it, I love it and I will wear it no matter what. I'm eager to buy a bottle, but it's way too expensive nowadays and I won't take a chance to be scammed. Beside that, it's been a while and I don't know how it ages. I hope some clones of Photo appear soon. I would sacrifice all the creed aventus clones to the arabs Kingpins for Photo to resuscitate.

Very special juice to me! I wear it since 1991. The new and old formulations are fairly close to each other, no major damage done to the Coty version. Still very sexy, masculine. Great aldehydes, mandarin, lavender and leather which all is a bit soapy and has a dark yet bright vibe. Very good, strong sillage & projection and brilliant longevity even with the new version. One of the most complimented fragrances in my collection.

I love this one. A retro soapy, clean fresh "one-noted" scent. Staying power and sillage good. The drydown is a little powdery but stays soapy. Bought this as a blind buy and really glad I did. I have tried the original but definitely prefer this one. I wouldn't say it was an oriental though - more like an aromatic. Photo is one of the soapiest of scents. It's pretty unique and it's got a lovely sillage - now in my top 10!

The moment is a bit sad, considering that KL just passed away. Photo was one of my first frags I had bought, when I started to earn money and stuff. Even today, after reformulations, I find it unique, original, and, in a positive way, disturbing. Carnation and aldehydes (C-12?) make this one original, chemical (in a good way) and creepy flowery (in a good way). There's nothing like this. Period.

One of the best scents ever and my favorite, it's green, but not as you may think, it's neon green and dark at the same time, many notes blended seamlessly, it tingles the nose the perfect way, unique and versatile, very professional in the sense of mastering the skill, for people who know what they are doing. Dated? On the contrary, it's even futuristic! 11/10

Its more than a fragrance to me. Its many memories of times gone by and at the same time also very comforting and pleasing. Very long lasting with just a 3-4 sprays which makes it linger around and greet U every know and then. Superb aldehydes, mandarin, lavender and moss. A unique blend & a huge compliment getter. Eternal love!

Exceptional aromatic with a crisp lemon and bergamot and a floral/mossy heart. Dark, brooding yet radiates a herbal metallic kind of energy. I adore it. Amazing for a cool day or night out. My batch doesn't have good longevity though and I have to go for 7-8 sprays for 4-5 hours worth of moderate sillage.

bought as one of my first fragrances on a business trip to germany in munich (1992). it was heaven and i'm pretty sure that photo is one of the 10 best fragrances in the world. i would love to smell it once more again. 11/10. soundtrack: richard wagner - tristan und isolde prelude, solti version.

Today I bought it.it's really nice classic it easily situatend among my favorite old schools. All I get from first ompression is floral soapy citrus openning which lavender live beside oakmoss and aldehydic vibes that is completely floral ,there is flowers in it though . Nice love it.