Fragrance comparison

Poseidon Impulse vs Lapidus Pour Homme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,492 ratings analysed

Poseidon Impulse

Instituto Español

3.4416 votes

Rank #58,160 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #210 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Poseidon Impulse
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Poseidon Impulse1/5

Lapidus Pour Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Lapidus Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lapidus Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Lapidus Pour Homme
Value for money: Poseidon Impulse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lapidus Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Poseidon ImpulseInstituto Español

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPoseidon ImpulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

green70%

herbal60%

tobacco50%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BasilBergamotJuniper BerriesLavender

Heart

TobaccoHayBranSage

Base

SandalwoodCypressLabdanum

Top

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#210

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon Impulse by Instituto Español presents a woody aromatic profile for men, lead by crisp basil and juniper berries. The heart features a blend of tobacco and hay, settling into a grounded base of sandalwood and cypress. It is a budget-focused option suited for daily wear in temperate spring or fall weather.

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Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Poseidon Impulse or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Poseidon Impulse is rated 3.44/5 from 16 votes; Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes. Choose Poseidon Impulse for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon Impulse or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Poseidon Impulse 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon Impulse or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Poseidon Impulse 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon Impulse and Lapidus Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Lavender.

Is Poseidon Impulse or Lapidus Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Poseidon Impulse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon Impulse and Lapidus Pour Homme?

Poseidon Impulse has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Lavender, heart notes of Tobacco, Hay, Bran and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cypress and Labdanum. Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.