Fragrance comparison

Preludio vs Lapidus Pour Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,597 ratings analysed

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #211 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Preludio1/7

Lapidus Pour Homme6/7

Ratings & consensus: Lapidus Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Lapidus Pour Homme
Longevity: Lapidus Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Lapidus Pour Homme
Value for money: Lapidus Pour Homme
Versatility: Preludio
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

PreludioGritti

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

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

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

Top

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Pine Tree and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Preludio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPreludioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#211

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

Reviews →

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, Preludio or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes; Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Preludio or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Preludio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preludio or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Preludio 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preludio and Lapidus Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Pine Tree and Sandalwood.

Is Preludio or Lapidus Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Preludio is the stronger pick. For winter, Lapidus Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Preludio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preludio and Lapidus Pour Homme?

Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber. 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.