Lalique White

Like a lot of other offerings from Lalique, the price to quality ratio here is unreal. Lalique is probably my favorite house, and fragrances like this support that preference. The opening is fresh, aromatic, and a bit spicy. Not like an oriental spicy, but like a green spiciness, if that is a thing. Spicy in the way that arugula, escarole, or frisée is spicy. I guess this is the "fresh spicy" accord that I am picking up on, and I love it. There is a creamy woody quality to it too once you get into the mid. There is nothing offensive here. It also seems a bit subdued or reserved. Perfect office scent. Doesn't seem to project much, and I don't think it would be possible to overspray this. I know that GIT is the king of spring, but this has to be the seneschal or high priest or whatever other patriarchal analog you prefer. It feels just as classy and sophisticated as GIT but more easy to wear and with a better opening. Appropos of the name it does smell white to me, in the same way that Green Irish Tweed smells green and Bleu de Chanel smells blue. Unlike other white scents though, it doesn't smell floral. If you go looking for floral notes you will pick up the violet, but really the overall impression of the fragrance is not floral. There is also a clean and light musk in the mid and dry down that is very pleasant. After about 2 hours there is a powdery note that is almost sweet, but not quite. I used 9 sprays of this (behind both ears, back of the neck, back of both wrists, both elbows, both shoulders). I am currently about 2 hours into this fragrance and I still get whiffs of it when moving. On the next wearing I may go up to 12 sprays, as this is a pretty light fragrance. For layering, I imagine that this would actually combine really well with GIT. It might also go well with woody fragrances with cedar or sandalwood notes. I think it would clash with boozy or oudy notes, so I would avoid those. After a few wearings I will come back and update this with some more performance notes to include longevity.

Lalique White is now in my top 3 most unique fragrances that I own. And for a summer edt, that's quite a feat as far as I'm concerned. I really can't say enough good things about this one. Unique, unique, unique is the order of the day. For me this scent reminds me of sitting under a weeping willow tree at a Louisiana bed and breakfast reading an Alfred Hitchcock novel. There's no electronic distractions on site. Just good old fashion easy living, where a made from scratch dinner is being prepared with the all the trimmings. As you transition your way from outside to inside the house, you can smell a combination of walnut trees, fresh ground pepper from the kitchen and a distinguished musty smell of curtains, old furniture, clean linen and antiques mixing with the clean summer breeze coming through the bedroom window as you rest on the bed waiting for dinner to be served. The pepper in this composition is niche quality, and easily the most natural of all my scents, even beating out He Wood Rocky Mountain Wood's pepper note in terms of authentic recreation. People on here are calling this one "safe". I venture to call it borderline safe. Especially when this gets tossed into the Summer fragrance category. There are things in Lalique White that I could see off putting to the average Macy's fragrance counter shark looking for a Nauticaesque people pleaser, so I wouldn't exactly call this nutty/peppery oddity a mainstream offering. However, If you're looking to break up the summertime fragrance monotony, here's your cure. If there's another warm weather scent that smells more unique than this, I'd like to smell it. A no brainer when you weigh the checks and balances of quality vs. price point.

First off let me just say I really like Lalique, they always seem to give me interesting scents that reflect nothing else in my collection. White is no different, I think I paid 28 bucks or something and for me this is worth every penny. To me this could easily go for 50-70 dollars for it's quality. Humans are funny beings, we under value things that are low priced and tend to overvalue things that are high priced. Stick this in a bottle that has "niche" written on it, charge 150 dollars and watch the snobs start singing it praises, and write poems about it. Is this the best thing I've ever smelled?No, but it does just what it needs to do; fit an occasion, do it in a unique way and last at least average on the skin. Checks all those boxes for under 30 dollars for 125 ml. Does it smell like galloway? I have no idea, never smelled it nor do I care to honestly. Ok rant off. Now to the review: If I were to summarize this scent it would be white ivory soap in cologne form, now that might be off putting to some, but as someone that grew up in the 80's that loved that soap (and used it in my household), it isn't off putting to me. It's extremely clean smelling, the citrus (and tea?) is dominant in the opening which lasts around 15-30 mins, but isn't too sharp. It then dries down to a slightly woody, slightly peppery musk. If I were to picture the color of white as a fragrance I would picture this creation, so the presentation and name match it very well. I really dig this and would wear it spring, summer, casual and during the day.

I have to say, I’m a big fan of Lalique in general, and I have many of their fragrances in my collection, starting with Encre Noir and all its flankers, which are amazing woody, vetiver scents at a great value. Despite not being a new release, Lalique White is a new discovery for me, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it is. It’s not often talked about by fragrance influencers, even those who usually praise Lalique fragrances. In my opinion, this is a gorgeous everyday scent. It’s fresh, yet somehow intriguing thanks to its subtle musky undertones. It smells high-quality and natural, especially compared to many other fresh fragrances on the market that can feel a bit synthetic or cloying in their attempt to be long-lasting. Lalique White isn’t a powerhouse in terms of longevity, but it stays with you for a good number of hours while remaining smooth, natural, and very pleasant to wear. As a side note, I love partner dancing, and selecting fragrances for these occasions is important: we’re moving, we’re warm, and we’re close to someone, so I want something fresh, pleasant, and never cloying. Lalique White works perfectly in this context and will definitely be included in my rotation for social dancing.

Lalique White is a delicate, light, airy, well balanced scent. To me it gives a strong impression of dry pencil shavings, with a slightly soapy, clean, and white pepper edge. It has creamy, peppery, powdery, and woody facets, that are light, and almost refreshing, but not in a typical freshie way. The cedar comes through in a dry, clean way, with a creamy warmth. Quite a unique fragrance, and one to be smelled to appreciate. Great for wearing with a clean shirt, and office safe too. But also not too formal to wear around the home or out and about in the day at weekends. This isn't really an evening, date, or winter fragrance. Longevity isn't extensive, so you may have to reapply throughout the day, but you should get a few hours out of it, although your mileage may vary. However it's worth reapplying, as it's a beautiful and well balanced fragrance. Another gem from Lalique and an absolute bargain at current prices.

9/28/23 EDIT - This is really growing on me. Smells great on my skin & performs pretty well with 3-4 sprays. I think my first reaction was made after spraying fabric which I really don't like the strong ambroxan finish. On my skin the musk & violet blend nicely with the ambroxan in the dry down after a green citrus pepper-wood start. Very highly recommend for the price, I've done a 180 on this. [Original review] Opens strong sweet & sour, pleasant close sitting woody peppery floral mid. Drydown comes quickly & feels like just cheap ambroxan. Ok off skin, but please don't spray clothes to boost performance. Sephora men's fragrance section. Not for me even at $25 for a big ass tester. Probably smells great & same-ey to the non-frag normies but I've been tainted by too much cheap ambroxan & a close second is a musk that the middle eastern clone houses use. Part of a 2 for 2 cheapie blind buy fail

The bottle arrived packaged ok, cellophane sealed properly. I could hear rattling - I expected broken glass. Inside, the bottle was intact, but the metal plate that sits on top of the bottle was loose, and it rattled around the bottle top. The spray mechanism was at a slight angle - not sitting properly on the bottle. The bottle and packaging looked authentic. I gave myself a few shots on the arm. The spray mechanism worked, and there was an initial citrus blast, and a bit of wood later on the dry down. But rapidly, this scent just disappeared off of me. And I couldn't tell I had perfume on within the hour. I have loved every Lalique fragrance that I have bought, to date, so I guess I should not be disappointed. I also should perhaps give White another chance, and buy from another supplier after I have returned this one (to the ebayer I bought from).

Recently purchased a second bottle of this after emptying my first. I go through times when I think it's a bit boring, but always end up coming back around. For me, it's the dumb reach of all dumb reach fragrances for the warm seasons. What does it smell like? Think of a neroli cologne like 4711 (lemon leaf, right, whatever) and add bitter herbs, a bit of nutmeg, and a bracing, fresh, airy character reminiscent of a cool breeze. This sits on a base of sweet musk and transparent cedar. If I smelled it on someone else I would think it was expensive soap or laundry detergent. Longevity is excellent if you over spray (by which I mean 7-10 sprays), but the opening turns a bit funky if you do. Think permanent marker, or even a bit of barnyard stink. But the weirdness isn't too bad and goes away pretty fast.

I have owned this for a while and haven't worn it much because it is quite "safe." Consequently, it has been rarely one I reach for when I want to smell noticeably good. That has completely changed. As the winter in Virginia gives way to Spring, I have been reaching for less potent (oudy, sweet, etc.) fragrances and have been trying out my cleaner-smelling fragrances. I wore this four days this week, and I have never gotten compliments like this. It is simultaneously woody and clean, but it gets a tad sweeter/spicier in the base. I can use 6 sprays and it is not overbearing but lasts me most of the day. It has garnered positive comments from my teenage daughters and their friends, middle-aged female co-workers, and guys I hang out with. It turns out that smelling clean and subtle is not boring.

I love this fragrance. This summer I decided on a theme for my weekly work fragrance line up and theme was "white" white in the name or bottle to signify pure, clean, fresh. La Coste Blanc, Mugler Amen Pure Shot and Lalique White were my favorites that I acquired. Lalique White smells unique to me and I get a slight medicinal vibe that reminds me of my uncle's house which was nostalgic as he never got with the times everything was 1950's and 60's ish. I think this reminds me of the first time I smelled the original flavored Listerine at his house. Like I said before I only need a scent to last me 5 hrs at least for work purposes and this is sufficient besides I always spray my shirt which extends the life of the scent.

I love this fragrance. When I first time smelled it straight from the bottle, it was very stingy and I hated it. But the smell settled down fast and I like the drydown scent very much. Although the "pencil shavings" description isnt too far - you can really smell it that way, if you want to. The fragrance is quite inoffensive, something I'd label between day/night, you can use it as either one. I've personally reserved it more for nights and special occations. I usually spray fragrance with 5 sprays: One spray on both collarbones below cloth One spray behind both ears One spray behind my neck Sillage with these sprays is average: About an arm length. Longevity is ok too, 5-6 hours on my skin.

What a lovely fragrance. Lalique White is a rare gem that is a great example of a "warm" warm weather scent. Unlike a typical aquatic or fresh citrus scent, this one combines spicy note (with pepper being the most prominent), the fruity/earthy tamarind, cedar, and the interesting lemon leaf for a unique take on freshness. It doesn't really smell like a "men's cologne" with a noxious attempt at sexiness. Lalique White simply offers an intentional understatement of casual classiness, wearable in almost any occasion. One could easily build a wardrobe exclusively of Lalique fragrances and have all your situational/seasonal needs covered extremely well for a comparatively small amount of cash.

A very refined and elegant fragrance that is perfect for summer! I live in a hot and humid country, so I’m always looking for a fragrance that can keep me fresh and cool. Lalique White is one of my favorites for this purpose. It has a citrusy and spicy scent that is refreshing and invigorating. It is not too heavy or sweet, but rather light and crisp. It lasts well on my skin and doesn’t turn sour or cloying in the heat. It is also very affordable, which is a plus for me. The bottle looks classy and elegant, and it fits well in my collection. I think Lalique White is a great fragrance for summer, and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes fresh and spicy scents.

Beautiful fragrance let down by criminally poor performance. Disclaimer: I got a sample of this from Lalique after contacting them via e-mail (apparently they'll send you samples if you ask!) but it took at least two months, so god only knows how long mine was sitting out in the sun. It could have just gone bad. But it has very, very little staying power. My deodorant is stronger. As for the fragrance itself, it opens with a burst of bergamot and lemon leaf, with the pepper and nutmeg coming into play soon after. It's a really beautiful scent profile, fresh and clean without coming across soapy and synthetic in the slightest. It's a "mature" freshness.

WOW, Amazing fragrance, Fresh, Bright, Clean, Elegant and Unique. I am a big fan of the house of Lalique. The name of White is a symbol like Man's White shirt. This is a great fragrance from Lalique and Christine Nagel, It has high quality composition and well-blended. You can't go wrong with it. It opens up with like fresh citrusy and slightly spicy then dry down is musky woody. The White Pepper and The Lemon Leaf notes are dominant in this perfume. It is suitable for the spring and summer, l really enjoy it and I love Lalique White EDT for Men. I'm so happy that I have it in my collection, Highly Recommended. Two Thumbs Up. Rating : 8.5 / 10

I first purchased this while waiting on a flight in Paris in 2014. I was walking around and happened across the Lalique boutique. I wasn't particularly looking for anything, but when I got a whiff of this, I had to purchase it. It's one of those fragrances that is soft, but powerful. It caught my attention and made me want more of it. I paid an outrageous price for this in Paris. I am amazed (and happy) that I can find it in the US for a much lower price. Even though this is marketed as a men's fragrance, I wear it with a lemon body spritz and/or body lotion and it makes is a beautiful, feminine spring/summer scent.

I love it! This is for those (or people around) the: "aaah!!! your 20 sprays of Amouage give me a headache" Very clean, very soft... is basically the softest fragrance I have in my small collection and one of the safest frags I have encountered over the years. New batches, might be just my nose, are weak?! I barely detect anything after 1 hr or so... Still, a clean, soapy(ish), summer vibe, happy and modest fragrance. Wish it lasted longer somehow. Reminds me of Armani White He... back in the days, safest school frag.

Lalique White, this is a rich high quality and lovely perfume, it smells clasique, but much better, I can smell the lemon leaf and bergamot so concentrated, this is perfect for summer day's or a sensual night... Is like a modern way to smell a citric powdary perfume, cant really expalin it, and that JUST MAKE IT BETTER. I buy a bottle two days ago, "125.ml(4.2,Oz)" and there was one more in the store, so I went back this morning and buy it out. 10/10 for scent <3 10/10 for sillage <3 10/10 for longevity <3

Lemon, then pepper, into wood. Opens bright and strong, not zesty or spicy. Reminds of Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver, but on steroids. Drydown like Guerlain's Vetiver though side by side the Guerlain is earthier. I experience the pencil shavings but dont let that put you off, this is creamy rather than a dry, peppery cedar. To sum up, this is really good ('masculine, white linen shirt'), versatile, with decent performance. I paid £20 for 75ml, that's fantastic value. 4/5

I love almost all Lalique men's offerings and this is no exception. Opens with citrus and pepper, and dries down to a beautiful light citrus musk. PDM Galloway is close on the dry down, but I find White's opening to be much more memorable. If it could keep that opening longer, it'd perhaps be a top 10 all time scent for me. I've tried layering with Galloway but Galloway swallows up the opening. I hope some extrait clone house dupes this, cuz I'd be there for it!