Lalique Pour Homme Equus Lalique for men

I bought without any idea if i was going to like it. But Jesus knows how i love it! This is one that i will have at least 2 bottles for safety. Masculine with a barbershop smell, but a very nice and easy smell. Just amazing.

I have a bottle to trade. Contains around 70ml. EDP. Greece.

My favourite fragrance so far.Its suitable almost for every occasion.Everyday, office, special occasion, whatever you like except club.Due to expensive smelling it can fit into date category, also because it feels warm spicy.
Soft vetiver mixed with very soft juniper. Depending on formula, sequoia can be very noticeable to.

The opening is a photorealistic representation of freshly milled Western Red Cedar. It's amazing. The dry down adds elements and is more wearable but it retains that essence throughout. Gorgeous.

This to me smells like Spicebomb and I don't like Spicebomb. I think Spicebomb is a teenage perfume 21 at most if we speak in age. But that's just me and I'll be fair and say when you smell it up close it has some resemblance with Gucci PH II which was my signature for a couple of years but it's not that close and you can smell the resemblance only when you put your nose to the place you applied the fragrance but in the air, it smells like Spicebomb but for more mature... well I can't say men but I can't say boys either. I have this picture of well dressed man who can pull this one off and won't smell like he's wearing a teenage perfume but maybe I'm wrong so I'll say this one is for 21 to 30 speaking in age. Performance is very good it projects great and lasts long even with the 2021 batch from Lalique Beauty Services.

Opens bright, spicy pink peppercorn floating on a dense cloud of warm oriental wood, earl grey tea, and mandarin oranges.

For scents similar to Gucci Pour Homme II, this is faint with a soapy body. Reasonably balanced by restrained spicy sweet cardamom/chai tea. A little clunky mid, but dry down settles.

If you like this, try...

1. State of Mind “French Gallantry” similarly woody/light
2. Hanae Mori “HiM” better sweet/bright
3. Issey Miyake “L'eau Bleue D'issey Pour Homme” best and more herbal

Bright, uplifting, charismatic, spicy woody freshness with own distinct personality. Gets me into a good mood every time. Special as it stands out from most other chypres.
Does not remind me on horse stables, rather the smells of the last hay harvest in early September I joined growing up; probably from the vetiver and woods aromas.
Distinct and classy scent for a confident individual who is comfortable with himself.
Good office scent, though I wear it almost anywhere, anytime. Performance is good on me but not the strongest.
Another great Lalique offering worth having.

This is really good quality juice for a very reasonable price. Classy but not overly serious, beautifully blended. But I am amazed that no one else mentions the mint note in this. It cools the skin and sinuses for hours, though first noticeable around the 30 minutes mark. I know it isn't a listed note, but... To me, this is a cousin to Guerlain Homme and Eau Boisee, with the citrus, mint, woods and vetiver. Yes, performance isn't as good as I might wish, but hit your clothing with a bit and respray if you need to. This is excellent workmanship, at least if you are over 30 years old.

By the notes, this should be right up my alley, love a cedar with some spice and a bit of citrus, Royal Oud might be the pinnacle of that style and in my top 10 of all frags. I enjoyed Equus on the first full wear, but found it a little weak in longevity and projection. So the second and third wearing, I sprayed more...and the effect was that an unpleasant sourness hung around and clashed with the the rest. Won't buy a full bottle, and moving on to try another in this general style, Quorum Silver.

I smell celery seed heavily & I love it!

Current cartoon 🐴 formulation. I'm not familiar with any earlier version but I do know Quorum Silver and happen to come from the countryside. This is indeed akin to some more refined, less spiky, though not necessarily better version of the Quorum. In practice the two are probably interchangeable.

While I can understand why some say that this smells like hamster bedding or wood shavings, I don't really get either. To me this is quite authentically semi-fresh and green (though woody), a little like grass that has yet to dry to hay. It also has a slightly fruity spiciness that makes me think of some old-skool, natural, home-made cola or something similar. It makes me think of galangal or something else rooty, and/or some kind of aromatic (vetiver-like?) grass that someone in Indonesia or Malaysia might use to make tea. It is by no means a super-dry fragrance but anyway, yes, it does smell somewhat like a clean, well-kept stable (devoid of manure and, at the moment in question, horses) on a pleasantly mild day. It's special.

Lalique Pour Homme Equus is bottled elegance! I definitely can't imagine younger guys wearing this fragrance, because from his exit until his last breaths, he demands fine clothes, high-design shoes, ultra exclusive places and fine people around, drinking sparkling wine and eating canapés.

In me it opens aromatic, with citrus nuances seasoned by spices and that with each movement gain a more velvety touch, the latter manages to remain in the opening, middle and base quietly.

Soon, it takes on a more serious look and brings the DNA of finesse that Lalique imprints on her creations, that chypre sensation which has citrus in the middle making the process more airy, close to the skin and why not lasting?! Burning woods are perceptible here and you can't help but feel like you're about to start a millionaire betting race (I've never been in one, physically, but I imagine)!

Finally, it ends up being super aromatic, with very pronounced Vetiver roots on a fine leather from a car seat and a few more floral hints, but what most catches my attention here is the sweet touch of the resins that are like a second skin, characterizing its farewell like a fine post-shower for a man who definitely knows how to take care of his beauty.

It seems to me like spice bomb leau version. Top citrus really quickly changes to woody skin scent. So it's may ok for summer season

I have the EDP version. This starts off with a peppery, citrus opening and quickly gets woody. The sequoia and brazilian redwood with a touch of smokiness gives this fragrance a bit of elegance. It’s a fairly versatile fragrance but maybe not for the hottest of days.

It is great :) it is really similiar to Cologne Florida Water which my barber uses.

Just received this one, D0D22, 2022 batch. Blind Buy that I finally decided to take a plunge on due to alot of glowing and helpful reviews (Rowan Walters and Alphairone stamps of approval always get my attention).

Word of warning, I was hoping to receive the old indented bottle, as I just like the aesthetics more - I ordered off a discounter on ebay for $30 and the old indented horse bottle was pictured, however I received the new etched style. Unless you have confirmation otherwise, you'll likely receive the new style. Totally fine, as I don't display my bottles, but the etching does seem a little cheap in comparison. Moving on.

From one spray to the wrist: opens up with fresh citruses, and a really nice, ever so slightly sour juniper (perhaps bolstered by a subdued violet note?). Quickly transitions to cedar/woods & spice, with a touch of pepperiness. The woody and cedar notes in this are definitely there from the jump, and much nicer and more present compared to others I have encountered (looking at you Quorum Silver). There is nothing sharp, synthetic, or cloying in this one, which was my main gripe with Quorum Silver. That one had a nice cedary base with spice, and I loved the overall profile, but it just had a single note in the top/heart that would just dig into my nostrils and ruin the experience. Nothing but smoothness from Equus in comparison, although performance does seem slightly more shy.

Initial vibe impressions are a great balance of outdoorsy, down to earth wisdom, and refined, tasteful elegance. Quiet, understated, and simple refinement. Not in your face, Equus knows there is an art to subtlety that wins out over those who shout. Although all the notes are traditionally masculine, I could actually see this on working any gender, and is more about personality fit and note preference.

Skews a bit more mature as far as age. If someone under 25 were wearing this you'd suddenly find yourself referring to them as your "colleague" or "fellow", rather than "co-worker" or "pal/bud/friend". However, Equus doesn't take itself too seriously, and overall strikes a wonderful balance in scent profile and in tone and overall ambience. I'm really satisfied with this one so far, and looking forward to repeat wearings and further experiencing the intricacies it has to offer.

It's such a beautiful, well-blended masculine scent. The potent woods and resins mixing with the mace is something that is far too rare. It's a welcome change from all the peppers you smell now. It legitimately makes me happy to smell this. I wish there was a higher quality version of this somewhere. Lalique has moved on though and there will never be a surprise parfum of this coming out. The warnings about skin chemistry are also somewhat true. In high heat this can stop being beautiful and become too cedary and astringent, even a touch uric. Unfortunately I picked my bottle up right as they transitioned to the pathetic etched cartoon picture. The collar isn't even attached on my bottle, it was just glued down. Lion also has the same cheap construction but the glass was at least original quality. This was easy to recommend when it was $25 but you really need to be a fan of these older style Laliques to seek it out.

Beautiful Bottle.... Beautiful Scent.... I was lucky to find the original indented horse version... This is no slouch so hold back on the sprays just a little as the vetiver is quite pronounced in the far dry down and can be a little sharp... A lovely blend of woods and juniper with vetiver taking over in the vary far dry down... The sequoia defines this... Its such a unique component and so realistic to me at least... A real quality feel to it and the bottle is the nicest I've come across but somewhat let down by the cap which becomes literally "fall off loose"... Not one to pick up by the cap... The scent stands out from the crowd however and should most certainly be picked up were possible...Just not by the cap... A+

A spicy mellow hug of rosewoody nutmeg and cardamom. I just discovered I like to wear it while I watch a late movie or when I work from home. When I am thinking how I get old, it grounds me. It is a bit outdated already, which means it doesn't engage your brain so much, leaving more space for you. Yet dull it is not. What it brings is assurance. An olfactory hum for the evenings.

A prequel to Encre Noire. As in the cinema a saga often sees the birth of very high level "spin offs" (see "Annabelle" in "The Conjuring"), Equus is the spin off of the sunny side of Encre Noire. Don't use it in winter, you'll kill it. Use it when it's hot and your body temperature rises a lot. Virile, magnetic, it gives the idea of an earthy and humid herbaceous with flashes of warm light filtering from the branches of the trees. Recently revisited, the bottle is now much prettier, with a decidedly more expressive and slightly thoughtful horse, and the fragrance has more pungent and herbaceous notes, with an even more pronounced woody base. Perhaps the best Lalique perfume, even better than Encre Noire.

Citrus, Aromatics & Herbal, Spices with Woods & Vetiver. The Leather is pretty muted in the opening but comes out as it starts to dry down. The Citruses don't stick around all that long at which point it goes more Spicy, Aromatic & Woody. The Violet Leaf does give it a little bit of a Petrol quality. On the far dry down, I get a good dose of ISO E Super which gives this a little bit of a Hamster Cage Shavings vibe, but not in a bad way. Pretty simple but also complex at the same time.

This is not a heavy projector or a strong fragrance. It's pretty subtle and understated.

I got a vintage bottle for $35, so the quality is much better than the price tag as with most Lalique fragrances from discounters. I have heard that the newer design doesn't perform (horse printed on the bottle vs etched in on the older bottles) but can't really attest to that. This smells a little old school, since it was released 22 years ago, so I'd say 30 and over would appreciate this more than the younger guys.

Those citruses in the opening are bright and the woods mixed with the herby sharpness of the juniper almost has a woody ginger type scent. The citruses fade and it becomes a spicy woody scent, with a sightly piney/herbal crispness. The more it dries down, the more warm and woody it smells, but it keeps a crisp and refreshing backbone all the way throughout. A generous price tag for the quality of the blend. This is an all time favorite for me.

Spicy woody, warm, properly sweet, and tender. Towards the end stage the woody bitterness is charming. Redwood and Sequoia are prominent. The cardamom and mace really enthralled my heart.

Projection at about an arm's reach. It's introvert and low-profile, with moderate longevity (longevity is much better on fibre). For moderate or cool temperatures in spring and fall (perhaps in winter too).

New bottles have cartoon image that looks so cheap…contra the elegance of the bottle design. $35/75ml is just acceptable, considering the poor performance of EDP version, although the performance may be the necessary side effect of its tenderness.

This smells really nice, fresh, and woodsy. It is strong. I got it mainly for the strong juniper note. This is definitely masculine and not anything I'd ever wear out in public or even often at home LOL. Juniper brings me happiness though :)

I must say that I am always dazzled by this number from the sensibly-priced house of Lalique. I have the EDP, and when I apply it, there's a nice rush of citrus and pepper on a bed of fresh juniper wood shavings. It feels rural, countryside, woodsy as all outdoors, Woodsy Owl woodsy, Smokey the Bear woodsy, a horse is a horse of course of course woodsy. I want to wear a Pendleton sweater and throw on my Danner boots, jump in a pick up and choose a Christmas tree.

I have the horse head in-relief bottle; apparently the cartoonish etched horse bottles are a bit of a disappointment to others, but that's just conjecture. This just brings me a smile to my face and a spring to my step, right down to its blurry straw bale vetiver and timbersilk base.

What a bizarre assessment by 'StaticCentreHalf'. While the quality of the fragrance and whether it appeals may be all that matters to you, it's certainly not the case for everyone. Believe it or not, there exist people who like pretty things; I count myself as one of them. And although I don't feel as strongly about it as Agent Strong, I do, er, strongly feel that the update to the bottle does take away quite a bit.

Equus is such a superlative masculine fragrance.
Recently gifted a bottle to a very outdoorsy action-man friend who’s extremely difficult to shop for and who hates most men’s colognes because he despises anything that smells like “perfume”.
Equus however he now adores. Probably because his wife told him it was “sexy in a lumberjack kinda way” yet unpretentious and down to earth.
Equus is one of my favourite woodsy frags.
Makes me think of mahogany and freshly marquetry.
Equus could of course just as easily be worn by a woman - after all Bois des Iles, Samsara and Fémininité du Bois all shattered the convention of woods being masculine.

In the eau de parfum concentration, a warm and extremely pleasant fragrance — the experience of which has been tarnished by the redesign of the bottle. The horse, which used to be debossed into the back of the bottle, creating a beautiful relief when viewed from the front, has been replaced with an etched, cartoon sketch of a horse. Something along the lines of My Little Pony. I kid you not. Whoever is in charge of Lalique is doing a terrible job preserving René Lalique's legacy. If the beauty of the presentation is as critical as the quality of the perfume, I would not recommend buying this. Shame on Lalique.

Bright woody citrus, tart, dry, and aromatic. For 30$ it feels acceptable, however it falls apart on my skin fairly quickly to reveals some woody base notes and some clean, linen like musk with moderate longevity as a skin scent.
Not a life changing fragrance, but if you are looking for a fresh, bright woody casual scent this won't disappoint.

I've had a bottle of this ever since it was launched. My take on this is that it smells medicinal and dries down to a balm-like effect (the vetiver comes through though). I understand how this is polarizing, but to me it's a love, although admittedly not something I would wear often. Moderate performance, but I think if anyone tried to make it stronger it would lose it's delicate balance. Some perfumes are like that.

Coppermann also created Bois d'Iris (Van Cleef), which has a similar delicate balance (different notes of course), and which is a favourite of mine. Hers is a very refined taste.

I get fresh spicy pencil shavings

On first impression this is a basic fresh woody fragrance. I mostly get citrus, light floral and cedar. It’s nice. I find it to be similar to Givenchy pour homme red label. Will update with more time.

If Equus was branded by a niche fragrance it would be sold around 250 euros !
I watched a reviewyoutube on
Marco 4 U Perfumes
and decided to order it ,I am so happy, 30 box for this quality fragrance!

This is a bit of a one dimensional sequoia scent, but it is very well done and unique in its detailed recreation of this particular wood. It is a go-to cold weather casual scent for me—great for flannel shirts, heavy wool sweaters, etc. Very masculine, tasteful, understated. Great value as with most of the Lalique line

Purchased blind from a discounter in EDT concentration - based on my experience with Lalique Lion I expect the EDT to have more citrusy brightness and less Iso E Super. Happily the bottle has the horse head in relief, not the newer etched bottle. And it leaves me headache free so the EDT gamble pays out.

Extremely green, slightly sour juniper over pencil shavings and spices. The green and herbal gourmand notes have a savoury quality that can be a little off putting over time. I spray it on my wrists and not my chest. The cedar/juniper/nutmeg gives me strong deja vu for some 2000s Burberry scents, but nicheified here, less identifiable as “cologne”.

The niche-y uniqueness is de rigueur for Lalique. Among their masculines this is a riskier blind buy than the easy-pleasing Lion and Hommage, but ahead of the Encre Noire’s. A springtime forest hike in the Pacific Northwest. Natural, youthful, masculine.

Update: I also hiiighly recommend trying this before spending the $$ on Byredo’s Eleventh Hour…

I describe Equus as a walk through a high-end horse stable, with just fresh hay and no horses, but idealized with a sprinkle of sugar dust. Also that it's a more affordable, everyday-wear sport version of Creed Royal Oud. So when the new King is coronated he wears Royal Oud. The next day when the King makes his appearance at the polo match, or equestrian show, he wears Lalique Pour Homme Equus. I like Equus better than Encre Noir. And Equus has very little similarity to Oscar for Men (1999), which is a very underrated, spicy citrus fragrance that, in addition to not being boring, was a precursor to both later releases of David Beckham Instinct and Terre d'Hermes.
I have the 3-dimensional etched glass bottles of all three Lalique Pour Homme fragrances.

It takes quite a few, few sprays to get any action outta this stuff.. Love the cedar(ish) woods. That is what its all about.

Released around the same time, this reminds me a lot like Oscar for Men, Oscar de Larenta 1999 (the one in frosted bottle) ...which was about the most boring, office-safe fragrance I ever did own. The Equus has more wood notes though.

Still searching for a CeDaR-BoMb with some major durability
---this newer reformulation of Equus is downright terrible. I used a whole bottle in under a month.

Conclusion:
I have decanted an entire bottle and added cedarwood oil, lemon, cardamom and a few drops of mace. It lasts over a few hours now and still smells the same.

To my nose this has some shared DNA with Lalique Pour Homme (lion) EDP. It has a sparkly zing in its opening that is very interesting. It's targeted to younger men in compare to Lion EDP. I personally prefer the lion; it has a deeper character in it that it doesn't feel as strong in this one. Don't get me wrong, this is a great fragrance. Also, the sequoia note in this is very interesting; not to mention also very unique. Overall, it's an awesome release and highly recommended.

P.S. it has some similarities to Bvlgari Man in Black in the air to my nose.

I love Quorum Silver and TDH so I figured I would like this one. So nice.
I agree with some of the comments that this can take you to a horse farm (in a good way).
It's refined, woody, and green without being old. I will wear it in the Spring and Fall with great joy.

I have new bottle of this with horse head painted over the bottle.
I got this as a promotion offer for another order for £12 so I took it.

Now what I am really surprised of is the fact that no one listed or mentioned that this is nearly 1:1 copy of Armani eau de Cedre, or should I say Armani is copy of Equus as Lalique was first.
When I got this and first sprayed on my forearm I said: "This is Eau de Cedre".
I also have original Gucci pour homme II (also I).
I can get why some people see some similarities because of tea and violet leaf, but that's it. Dry down is completely different to my nose.

Even take a look at the notes.

1 Head
Armani: Bergamot, lemon, sage
Equus: Bergamot, lemon, citron

2 Middle
Armani: Violet leaf, cardamom, cumin
Equus: Violet leaf, cardamom, nutmeg, mace, juniper, Brazilian redwood

3 Base
Armani: Black tea, cedar essence, suede, woody notes
Equus: Sequoia, vetiver, benzoin, amyris, leather, musk

And these actually reflect perfectly how I smell them.

Both open with citrussy fresh vibe but Armani has minty airy vibe of sage, where Equus has citrus mixed with juniper.
After a while Armani is still lighter and you can smell the cardamom aromatic vibe, with sweet vibe of cumin.
Equus is even more aromatic with added more spicy warmth from nutmeg and mace and resin/amber feel like from juniper and redwood (juniper is still strong at this stage).

Now dry down is woody and aromatic in both.
Armani is more green woods because of black tea. Cedar essence note gives really strong pungent vibe of resin conifers.
Sequoia with benzoin and amyris gives nearly same experience. Vetiver here gives little bit earthy feeling but also green grassy like.
Armani is smoothed out by some woody notes with suede on later dry down.
Equus has leather with musk. This is how I find suede: it's leather note with white musk added for softer vibe.

Overall these are very, very close in terms of vibe however Armani is much more well blended and last longer.
It's one of my favourite scents for spring and summer as I am not big fan of citrussy freshies.
It's also much lighter scent and more uplifting.
I would say it's more herbal/aromatic and woody where Equus is more woody spicy/aromatic.

I recommend to check anyone who has them both.

Even though the bottle was depictured as the older one with the relief horse, I received the newer one with the flat motif. People say there was a reformulation as well, so my review is for the newer version.

Equus pour Homme is a fresh, outgoing scent, but not harsh. It has a green vibe, herbal and fruity, without going sweet. The opening is quite citrussy, but the drydown shines with juniper, cardamom and notes of wood and vetiver.The lemon is still there, but it's not dominating the fragrance anymore.
It evokes pictures of strolling across the pasture on a warm summer evening. The sun has been shining all day and now the vegetation exudes all its wonderful scents. Even though, I have these pictures of nature in my mind, Equus is sophisticated, very pleasant and good quality. I can see this being a good fit in any kind of situation.

I bought the EdP for my partner, but might just be reaching for it from time to time. I'm not normally into male scents for myself and in my perception this is unmistakably one, but I just like its vibe so much.

Considering the price (around 25 EUR for 75ml), I'd say this is quite the safe blind buy.

7.5/10

Scent = 2.5/3
Performance = 1/3
Wearability = 3/3
Value = 1/1

To me, this scent reminds me of some (black? +peppermint?) tea with honey. It is sweet and fresh at the same time. The scent stays close to the skin (is intimate), performance is the worst thing about this fragrance. But the quality is outstanding. It is a calming, self-soothing scent that gives a Midsummer vibe. I can see why people mention the country side – it smells like that.

An awesome classy fresh yet woody spicy fragrance in fact that's an understatement it is a truly regal scent.The spices mix with the vibrant luminous citruses to give off an almost fizz or effervescence and in combination with the strong woods gives a aristocratic presence.Apparently it is similar to Creeds Spice and Wood which I am not sure of but I know one thing this is a quality scent.

This was a real disappointment. I'm guessing this was recently reformulated because I got really terrible performance which my bottle which kind of ruined the fragrance for me. I'm not even a guy that cares too much about performance but when you only get 2-3 hours of longevity and pretty much no projection of scent you actually like it's disappointing, to say the least.

The scent itself was also kind of let down but only because I had really high expectations based on reviews I saw said that it smelled like a butsudan. Sorry to say but the newest batches don't come close to that kind of rich woodsy smell. I actually really enjoy the scent as a whole but I guess my expectations were way too high to be impressed on the initial spray.

The opening however I'm not a huge fan of as I got mostly hay and black pepper kind of smell. It quickly dried down to be more green and the dry down is fantastic on this scent. I find this to be a casual spring-fall scent. A scent you wear when you don't feel like wearing a scent as it is really intimate and earthy smelling. I haven't worn this in warm and hot weather yet so hopefully, the warmer weather helps the performance.

The scent itself I would give a 7 or 8/10 but the performance is like a 2/10 making it a 5/10 overall. Pretty disappointed. I'll still wear it though.

Unpopular Opinion: I have both the older Engraved Horse EDP, and also the newer Cartoon Horse EDP, and I like the scent of the newer version much better. They are very similar, and I will wear and enjoy them both, but the newer version is just nicer to me. It's a touch less heavy and maybe a bit more modern. Performance of my two bottles is about the same (which is, not great).

This is lovely, again Lalique doesn't disappoint! It's fresh, grassy, hay-like and herbal, I can smell the citron cardamom and mace, and I can detect the vetiver giving a good base. I think there's leather too but it's the idea of leather, not in-your-face, just enough to give this a classic equus vibe like other perfumes in this genre but not over the top. Somewhere horse tack has been but not the horse itself-- just a little animalic. Enough musk underneath to keep it interesting, too. It's not your usual men's cologne, I dare say this isn't going to be popular with the usual fruity young men's crowd that's popular these days. I keep going back to my wrist for more, it's delightful.

My only demerit is for the tacky and cheap bottle-- they have really downgraded the presentation on this! The one I got has a cheesy looking cartoon horse etched into the back surface of the bottle. The cap is cheap too and it almost broke the second time I opened it. Too bad, at least the juice inside is good!

This horsey bottle comes with its own fresh hay scent. Very nice fragrance that keeps you feeling positive in a good energy way. Smell of open log cabin.....very country.

Spicy woods. Reminds me a bit of mulled wine. I mainly get the mace and cardamom spices mixed with the woody elements of juniper, vetiver and sequoia . It's a bit more of a sharper woodiness. It doesn't have a great strength, and it is moderately priced. It is unique and a nice change from the typical blue or citrus men's colognes. It is very autumnal, wintery and outdoorsy, but it is understated so can also be quite formal.

UPDATE: Kind of a sour woods. I don't use it often because I prefer smokier woods.

Bought a Decant. This smells very similar to Zwitsal, the baby oil that I used when I am still in kindergarden. Not for me

I'm normally not super interested in citrusy scents, but this one I really wanted, because it makes me smile and fills me with energy. A scent that makes sad days better.
If Lalique Encre Noire is dark, rainy nights in a bottle, Lalique Equus is the opposite, sunny days and joy in a bottle

A perfect autumnal fragrance. A little citrus to keep it bright and fresh, and a lot of woods to keep it hearty and cozy. There's a bit of sweetness in it too to keep it a bit on the sexy side. A little more modern than Lion. I honestly love the scent, but it's longevity is a huge short coming. I need to reapply every 4 hours, which for the price isn't a deal breaker. I highly recommend, just don't be afraid to go heavy and reapply as needed.

Equus smells (a lot) like a butsudan, the household shrine you find in Japanese homes and triggers flashbacks of cedar, mahogany, red sandalwood, and Palisander rosewood, even though none of these are present.

Juniper, redwood, sequoia and amyris (aka "West Indian sandalwood") are the actual woods in this, with vetiver and spiced with cardamom, nutmeg and mace, on a resinous foundation of styrax. Fairly linear but if you enjoy woody fragrances this is intoxicating.

The new bottle looks cheap and nasty compared to the original whose horse looked three dimensional, and closer in style to the frosted crystal glasswork for which Lalique is famous.
Presumably a cost-cutting measure, since the original bottles must have been expensive to produce - and in commercial perfumery bottles generally cost more to manufacture than their contents.

Quite possibly the ultimate woody fragrance - Equus feels more wondrously woody than Wonderwood.
A legend that is rightly regarded as a modern classic men’s fragrance.

Blind buy based on reviews (thank you!). Blown away by how brilliantly unique this beautiful fragrance is.

Initially and very quickly you pick up on the sharp vetiver and sequoia notes dancing with the citrus. It then begins settling down into a spicier, more grounded, even earthier tone. As it calms it gets a bit boozier. Think spiced rums with orange peel - but it isn't soft. It maintains an edge, like a squeeze of lime was thrown in for good measure and the rum you chose was the spiciest they had. As it begins to dry down you start getting more of the cardamom, musk and benzoin with that citrus layer softening.

Longevity is fairly good, lasts most of the day but it does soften quickly. I see this being a go to for spring and autumn, or balmy summer nights to give a bit more of a blast for people sniffing me. Unique, beautiful and a new ongoing one for my collection.

It opens with a lemon or tangerine peel near the fireplace. Edgy and a bit smoky. Later you can distinguish the different lighter additives like juniper or violet. At the most it stays woody with burned leathery nuance. It is a nice scent , very dependent on the weather conditions. Good one! At least man pays more for less in the bottle nowadays!!!

I adore Equus on a cold Autumn morning when the sillage mixes with the scent of the new day and the smell burning wood stoves wafting through the air. Equus has the ability on me to bring to mind all the wonderful little details of the season that might otherwise go unnoticed in the daily grind.

I have had my bottle (EdP) for almost four years and it just keeps getting better with each passing year, such a beautiful fragrance and a steal at the price you can get it for.

Best fragrance I've ever smelled. No joke! I finaly found my signature fragrance!!

I quite like Lalique Pour Homme so blind bought this one.
Similar but more of a new leather and tobacco aroma that offers enough to be well worth buying even if you already have Pour Homme.

Not an overly strong lasting scent but very nice.

If you ever opened a new pack of cigarettes and took a whiff of it, then you are close to knowing how Equus smells. This however is surrounded by citrus and slight sweetness. Tobacco scent without tobacco note. Excellent. Projection is weak after 2 hours; but stays long time (EDP).

WOW!!
This is full on completely love at first sniff!
I find it difficult to pick out specific notes. Though I get a fresh hay-ish note which goes with the horse theme. It is a super smooth fresh-like and elegant fragrance that you would expect from a mature, well off man dressed up in full riding outfit in the stables.
Reminds me of a mellowed down smooth Spicebomb.
Blind bought as a result of the reviews here, the intruiging equestrian connotation as well as the fantastic horse head engraving on the bottle.

This is for the EDP version.
Nice dusty citrus...nutmeg...juniper/violet/cardamom.....and the redwood and mace gives it a kick

Love at first sniff.....YES!!
I slept on this one for fat too long,glad I finally grabbed this one.
I do get vibes of Gucci II and also Quorum Silver.....but this goes in it's own direction for sure.
Classy....elegant...refined.
Easy to like....easy to wear.....GEM.
Decent performance on my skin....so far.

LOVE !!!!!!!!

Okay, I get the hamster bedding reference that some people mention. But wait 15 mins (after the wet opening) and you will be drawn into a more rich and deep wood-note.
One of the reviews below said that they smell a similarity between this and Gucci Guilty Absolute. I kind-of see that, but I feel they are not redundant, and worthy of separate purchases.
That being said, If you own neither Equus EDP or GGA, I would go for the Gucci Guilty Absolute over Equus.

EDT is a very nice woody scent, lots of cedar-like depth, slight natural sweetness that is dry and not cloying. Slight tobacco note in the opening, dry down has a surprising coolness to it despite remaining in the cedar realm (although the note is likely the sequoia.) I have the EDT and the EDP. EDT is nice for spring, will have to see how it will do in summer, but it is overall an airier and cooler version, versus the EDP which is richer and warmer. EDP might be better in winter, but I will have to wait to try that out.

Overall unique- I’ve not smelled anything similar aside from actual wood shavings. I do not get hamster with this aside from hamster cages using wood shavings; nothing rodent-like about the fragrance itself.

(I don’t get any similarity with my Bois de Vetiver unfortunately!)

This smells EXACTLY like Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver, but a tad less sweet. It is a bit more closer to the skin and a bit more smooth. If this one is a bit too smooth/subtle for your taste, try Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver. You will be pleasantly surprised.

This was a blind buy since I love oriental woody and spicy woody fragrances, and I'm quite the fan of mahogany. It certainly didn't disappoint, it's similar to Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled, quite similar quite spicy and woody. Gorgeous fragrance very happy with it, if your thinking about it then don't just buy it. The citrus top works in well and the spices aren't sickling either well balanced and quite classy. And the woodiness is there also super good.

Oh yes. One of those scents that takes you somewhere when you take a whiff. The rain has just stopped, the ground is damp and I am walking through haystacks with the sound of cows and chickens nearby... This stuff is amazing!

Also - I got the EDP, and the bottle is still engraved with that depth into the bottle, it's beautiful.

At long last, something has filled the Gucci Pour Homme II shaped hole in my heart, and I'm overjoyed. Unfortunately, Equus is missing that addictive black tea note from GPHII, as well as a bit of the cinnamon smoothness, but the resemblance is still striking. A homerun from Lalique, typical solid quality considering the price. Also, the bottle is gorgeous! Love the engraving.

Amazing! So different than other fragrances around. Lalique never disappoint! Fist time i thought i EDT is better than EDP. After giving some more time on the EDP, i start liking it more! Anyone should try this for spring.

I blind bought this based on the note breakdown after buying Encre Noire and Encre Noire Sport and being really impressed by the brand. After wearing Equus a couple of times, I bought 2 more backup bottles. I love this stuff.

To provide some perspective, I'm not a fan of the typical summer citrus scents. They tend to have poor performance and they all smell pretty similar which makes them boring. Basically if you've smelled one you've smelled them all. I'm also not a fan of the modern trend toward sweet fragrances for men. Call me a middle aged old man but to me, men are supposed to smell like woods and leather and smoke and the great outdoors, not bubblegum and grape soda and flowers. Also, the sweet stuff is sort of sickening after a while. But I'm also a fan of Fahrenheit, Kouros, Quorum, One Man Show, Bentley Absolute, Gucci Guilty Absolute, and Bvlgari Man Black Orient. Take that for whatever it's worth.

So I was thrilled with Encre Noire Sport. That's a wearable summer option that no one will confuse with a unisex fragrance. When I saw the note breakdown for Equus and an EDP concentration, I had high hopes that this would be another winner from Lalique.

Wow! This is a home run for me. This has become my signature scent for spring, summer, and fall. There is nothing sweet here. Yeah, there's some citrus in the opening but that is NOT what this fragrance is about. And forget about picking out individual notes. It's an experience. It feels like you've just come in from the horse barn after spreading fresh hay in hot weather. It feels like you're walking up a mountain trail just after snow melt in the spring. It feels like fall right before the leaves drop and you're cutting spruce with a chainsaw. It does NOT smell like something your girlfriend or wife will want to borrow.

As for performance, It's moderate. I get about 5-6 hours. But projection and sillage drop pretty fast after about an hour. That's fine for me. I don't need beast mode and it makes Equus more wearable. I can always replenish if I want. Quality is super high. There is nothing cheap or synthetic smelling here.

At the price you can get this at discounters this is another steal from Lalique.

Oh my lord what a wonderful unique hidden gem this is! I managed to get a bottle with the engraved / etched horse and the reviews below have certainly been more accurate than expected.

It has that wonderful semi damp straw / wood smell that you get in a horse stable, I cannot relate to the so called hamster smell as I have never had one.
This would be a splendid Spring scent through and through the citrus opening starts full on but lingers through the mid nicely to the dry down. Rocobar by Hermés smells slightly similar (which is a big compliment) but it does not have the strong citrus and juniper notes that this has, the dry down here is just gorgeous.
I would see this as day time casual wearing fragrance, perfect for smart casually dressed man.
Although it has deeper notes, it manages to stay fresh and clean so very impressed.

I love this blend of juniper and cardamon, which reminds me of Hermes d'Voyage. However I understand that my EDP is a pale reformulation of some previous gorgeous fragrance (the colour of which was pinkish comparing to its reformulation).

I mark it as unisex fragrance as I wear masculine woody fragrances. This one is not heavy at all, there is a breeze in it.

In the Baltic online shops you still can get the flacon with an engraved horse head. But on the Lalique site it is already redesigned. What a shame to redesign a perfect classical flacon!! Btw, a metal part of my flacon is defected: it moves freely on the glass part.

Some say, Lalique house was sold :( Too many good things with old traditions are ended by stupid marketing.

This one smells very modern even though it is 20 years old!
According to my nose the 2017 Joop's masculine release named "WOW!" was strongly influenced by this one; they are quite close indeed, but I clearly prefer the latter.
The bottle has no longer the head of the horse embossed on the front side (unfortunately) - now it is painted (I know for a fact, I bought mine today) and I am rather disappointed.
Someone at Lalique must realise that while the perfume is not unique, the bottle is (or, was) and it is a wrong decision to change the element that characterises this product, the most!

Love this green fresh little bit aromatic scent from Equus. The bootle is a glassware masterpiece. Probably my fave juniper notes perfume. It's afforfablr, but i wish it will be last longer on my skin. Only 3 hours performance is my only cfitics.

...i really did blind-buy this because of that beautiful horse’s head etched into the glass! and being born into a year-of-the-horse just sealed the metaphorical deal! fully expected a common, perhaps wearable vanity fragrance meant only to hold the bottle together...Equus is so much better and more than that...a masculine woodsy spicy oriental fragrance that gives you all that but in an edt concentration just right in texture and weight...

I blind bought this several years ago because of the horse etching on the bottle. But I love the fragrance itself, far more than I expected to. It's fresh like a forest, yet spicy. Clean, brisk, wonderful, so unlike anything else I have. Great for waking the senses yet relaxing. One of my favorites. Does not smell like a horse, and I don't associate forest smells like the cedar and spices with horses at all.

A horsey smell could be great: leather, hay, molasses, and horse sweat. But this is not like that. Equus is super super fresh and spicy. The bottle is gorgeous and so is the scent. Lalique never disappoints.

Amazing fragrance! Elegant, Classy and Sophisticated. The scent is spicy- woody but is not heavy. This perfume has a well-balanced composition . The Sequoia note is dominant in this scent. It opens up with like warm spicy then dry down is musky woody. It smells so good and reminds me of walking through the forest of the Giant Sequoia trees. The art of bottle design is very wonderful. Lalique Equus is suitable for the spring ,fall and winter. I really enjoy it and I love Lalique Pour Homme EQUUS EDT. I'm so glad that I have it in my collection.
TWO THUMBS UP.
Rating : 9 / 10

Spice bomb opening, Issey Miyake L'eau Bleue Pour Homme middle, and Encre Noir dry down.

The most prominent component is a mild cedar/redwood scent, but aside from that Equus doesn't hit me with strong individual notes. This is a more gentle blend of scents, that develops and gets richer over time.

Though it starts out as a simple dry woody scent, other notes (spice, leather and resins, I guess) emerge over time and make the blend warmer and sweeter. By the end of the day, I feel like I'm ensconced in a comfortable leather club chair by the fire in an Alpine chalet.

Walking through an old sequoia forest, surrounded by those massive trees. You are dwarfed by their girth and height. Maybe it rained a day or two before. The floor carpeted with dead fallen pine leaves that feel cushy underfoot. Rays of sunlight that stream through the dense foliage, twinkling off drops of dew. Back at the lodge, you have all the creature comforts of a luxury hotel.

It has the Lalique pepper/ make-up box signature that I also get in Lalique White. Easy to wear for a spicy fragrance without being aggressive or overly masculine. Noble but with a little bit of posh.

I do have to agree with the "hamster cage" opening, but give the juice 15 minutes to relax on your skin, and you will start to really appreciate it! I will definitely make this one a regular starter!

EDT new bottle review. Why do they hide this? It's a knockout. By all means get the engraved bottle EDT. I think the EDP isn't in an engraved bottle anymore. Citrus, spice, woods, and a lux low-key creamy-powderiness. Suitable for any kind of man, any age.

I just bought the Lalique Equus EDP and the horse on the bottle is not engraved like it's supposed to be. Then I went to their website and it's like the one I bought, the horse is stamped on the back and it looks cheap. I wonder if it was reformulated as well. Does anyone know anything about that? Thanks.


This one is similar to Gucci PH II, which is a masterpiece and discontinued. This one is more intense and i smell some smoky/grilled peppers (from sequoia or mahagony idk) similar to Orto Parisi Terroni. Also if you like violet leafs just blind buy it, it's cheap.


Edit: Equus is the father of Spicebomb and Bvlgari In Black

Smells like ointment that you use to rub on sore muscles...probably because of the mace note, which give this a very menthol-y aroma. The original Lalique Pour Homme (Lion head bottle, by Maurice Roucel) is much better.

I blind bought this and it arrived on yesterday and so far I like it, I get the woods that reminded others of the pet store, and I also get the woody fresh smell reported by the others. The pepper in this smells so freshly ground(I love pepper as a note). But what I found interesting was that at times if I put my nose to my arm I wouldn't smell anything but at other times when I was going about my day, I got whiffs of woods and pepper. This is not a scent for everyone but if you like others in the Lalique family you will understand this one.

Im pretty far imto the drydown and i get spice and wood mixed with a light touch of creed origional vetiver.

This was a blind buy (for 7 dollars), and it just came in the mail.. and I’m in love. This is an instant yes for me. I adore Spicebomb, and this definitely reminds me of that, but my husband also detected some Cowboy Grass in it, which is also another love for me. The reviewer below me mentioned Tonka Imperiale and Spiriteuse by Guerlain- this all just goes to show this is a very very high quality smelling fragrance. This may be the best cheap blind buy I’ve ever made. Also, I really like the bottle.

I purchased this perfume (Lalique Equus EDP) for my husband and when he wore it, it reminded me of something between Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Tonka Imperiale. Spicy, oriental and unisex. Dries down to a soft, spicy, resinous, warm scent with moderate projection. Better suited to cooler weather in fall/winter. I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

Equus has that familiar DNA that I found in other Lalique fragrances. That vetiver/lavender/vanilla/pepper that I sense in Satine, Living and somewhat in Mon Guerlain. If you like that corner of perfumery, then you'll appreciate this one. In the end, I took this from my husband. It's more my style of perfume ;).

Beautiful bottle, looks great with the right lighting around it. As for the fragrance, it's nice, fresh & rural. For me it conjures images of Western Europe in centuries past. Not for everyone but the originality of it (and the bottle) mean it's a permanent member of my collection.

I got the EDT. It's more airy than I expected and this quality makes it signature-scent worthy and suitable all year-round.

The juniper note, which gives a fizzy,gin & tonic smell with berry undertones is actually the most prominent player to my nose. For some reason, this part of the scent causes a small gag-reflex for me.

The saving grace was the so-called "hamster-cage" smell that others below have mentioned but sadly, it's never in the forefront of the EDT. I wish it was because that exotic "sequoia" wood smell is so unique and addicting - I hope it's more prominent in the EDP.

Despite the juniper aspect of this fragrance not agreeing with me, I still know this is another great and unique release from Lalique.

Sample both the EDT & EDP and decide which one works for you.

YT channel - The Scentrovert

Blindbuy full bottle, what a nice welcome unique scent.

Lalique you have done it again, great job.

Ok,ok....received the edp today.Blind buy,naturally.:)I’ve learned my homework before,ofcourse,but I was confused too,by the reviews...to some,it was a horse stable,hamster cage bedding...and you know what,they were right.But,not in a bad way.It smells similar,but this is a pleasant smell,this is a great perfume.To my nose,i like it more than a lion version,pour homme,which goes in more mature type/vibe category,and it’s more citrus type,and this one goes to woody type of smell.Don’t be afraid of horse stable comments,nothing wrong with the smell,you’ll smell great,nobody will replace you as you came from horse farm.:)Actually,the perfume reminds me of something from the past...like 90’ vibe.It is original,nothing close to todays mass appealing offerings,so you’ll smell great and original.I must say that I’m very,very happy with this purchase,and I would Highly recommend it.

I just obtained the EDP of this...kinda love it already...it really does smell like a pet store...but that doesn't seem to matter, LOL. Would consider the EDT too. Safe blind buy? Idk...when i first sprayed I didn't like it, but now it's enjoyable on my shirt's sleeve.

Perles Pour Homme? (Emilie Bevierre Coppermann, 2001)

Scentrack: Jakatta – The Other World

In my opinion Lalique is one of the most underappreciated fragrance houses. Lalique always delivers well-composed imaginative creations for a good price. Just to mention Encre Noire, Hommage a l’Homme, Hommage a l’Homme Voyageur, Perles, Amethyst, Ombre Noire... Yes, performance is sometimes subpar, but no one could deny their timeless beauty and sophistication.
Equus is the typical story of Lalique fragrance. Launched too early, nicely polished, reminiscent of a classic era and completely under the radar. It opens with a certain Asian citrus touch that almost immediately transforms in spice cabinet nutmeg and cardamom. This introduction is rounded by juniper with gin qualities and just a hint of green violet leaf. Then gradually morphs in woody phase characterized by the guitar rosewood, subtle vetiver and musk. In the base there is also a touch of gentle powder. The most impressive is the connection between the name and the composition. From the first smell Equus transported me way back in the past, directly in the circus. Although it is clean, polite and well groomed, underneath the surface is a funky animal hidden note, probably by the usage of some woods.
Equus is very natural smelling composition. Relaxing as a walk through a peaceful forest on a sunny day. The sun is muted by ancient trees, but still bright enough to enjoy the walk. A composition that came out too early. Later this theme will be relaunched in a denser way inside Spicebomb and Bvlgari Man in Black. It has some qualities of radiant Perles, but still, it is not its male counterpart. A beautiful woodsy fougere that confirms my theory that 2000s were the most creative years for perfumes.

Rating: 7/10

I have the EDP. I detected moderate to heavy pepper upon initial sprays that reminded me of Lalique White, though I don't recall pepper being a note listed for Equus. The pepper remains through dry down to skin scent with citrus as a minor player. Like many others, I also sense the hay and cedar upon dry down and skin scent mode. A faint whisper of violet upon deep inhalation. Minimal sillage and projection on my skin. I would absolutely not worry about over spraying this and in all seriousness, that may be required for even minimal projection. Unfortunately, this will be located near the back of my collection due to the overly strong pepper I sense.

Lalique Pour Homme Equus is an aromatic gourmand. It opens with a mellow sweet bakery spice, combined with deep woods that add strong character and sophistication. It is a masculine feel-good aroma. The touch of spices is very comforting. I think the equilibrium is prime—in that it feels mature—but isn't dated or entirely vintage in any way. It's a modern mature feeling that it gives off.

I do get a subtle resemblance to Spicebomb. It's certainly there, but the fragrance has so much unique quality about it you can't entirely make that relation. Mace is certainly the key player. It has a cinnamon-ish essence—with a hayish character to it. The juniper berries add a bit of tartness to the aroma—it furthers the sophistication in my opinion. Not a bad touch at all.

I think Lalique are experts at making fragrances that are simple, yet sweet—and this would definitely be another fancy offering of that sort. Certainly worth every bit of the $20.00 dollars you'll pay for it on the gray market. I can't say that it begins to be worth the $115.00 dollars asked for on the official Lalique website though.

One thing is certain: It is enjoyable—a lady pleaser even. Anyone looking for something simple and sweet and unique, should find this one easy to include in their rotation. A humble gem of sorts.

یک ترکیب هنرمندانه و بینهایت دلنشین و جذاب از بنفشه و جونیپر
بهترین تولید لالیک تا به امروز
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Scent & Quality: 10/10
Longevity: 7/10
Sillage: 6/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 10/10
Affordability: 8/10
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Overall: 8.2/10

Equus brings a multi-faceted woodsiness -- as in that almost acidic, pickle-juice cedar/redwood tempered with the greenness of juniper. Alone, this would make for a very interesting and polarizing niche fragrance. But what the designer has done here is knock that woodsiness down a couple of pegs and warm it up with just enough spice (nutmeg, mace, cardamom) and benzoin to round its edges nicely. To this, she also added a potent balance of citrus that puts a very clean and natural lemon in the lead for a good while. The result of this alchemy is something that is light, fresh and airy for a wood-forward scent, but that lingers longer than you might think. For the money, this is a fine fragrance worthy of some time spent exploring its many angles. Much more likely to impress than to offend.

i always loved this perfume never done me wrong not good in extreme heat tho, i love this smell it's one of a kind a good signature scent definitely i would recommend it for sure

Interesting to read others review. The conclusion is everybody's skin is different with parfumes.
I overspayed it today (~10 sparys), because it's not too strong, and today i got my first couple compliments on this scent. On me it's all about the violet leaf, nice vetiver and a bit of juniper for most of the time. So on me it's not "horse-ish". So you should try it before buying full bottle (as with any frag).

My review is from a 5ml sample and 3 wearings over the last couple weeks. It's definitely got that barnyard vibe (dusty hay, cedar chips and dried manure). If you was once a horse owner you know the smell of cleaning a horse stall. If so, this scent will bring back those memories. So I'd say it's by no means a "safe" fragrance.

However, it is extremely unique like all Lalique fragrances. The sillage is light so it won't offend if you don't over spray. It could make a good office scent. But again, keep in mind, there will be some people that will find this strange and even disgusting. So be it.

The verdict is: I enjoy it but unfortunately my wife did not. So that would limit the times I could wear this masterpiece, and therefore, I did not buy a fb.

It's an amazing scent. Woody, fresh, but sweet. Not too strong so you can't over spray it (i like that).
It's great for the office, a date, in a rainy day, but good in a bit warmer weather also... so it's versatile too.

I tried it when my scent of the day was Lalique Encre Noire A la Extreme in a rainy day. They're amazing together!!

You can't go wrong with buying it!

I love this classy, woody, vetiver gem. I have the edp but will get the edt as well. I am sure it wont be too long before it's discontinued. Not unisex IMO. FAIR performance.

I'm going to be one of the many haters of this fragrance, but unfortunately I really dislike it. It reminds me of only ONE thing - HAMSTER CAGE BEDDING! Cedar chips plus urine. I always had hamsters growing up and I just can't get past how similar this smells!

However, I will say that I can see why everyone else loves this scent. It smells extremely natural. "Equus" is a very fitting name. This is something reminiscent to a horse stall, like Gucci Guilty Absolute, but it goes in a different direction that I personally can't appreciate. I wanted to like it too because the sequoia note used is one of my FAVORITE notes! But unfortunately I can't appreciate this one at all.

Layers well with Gucci Guilty Absolute, though...
*scratching my chin* ¯|_(ツ)_/¯

This fragrance takes me on a journey through a vast land with well-defined groves of prehistoric trees. A mixed evergreen forest, where these amazing species have prospered and blossomed from mother earth. You can almost smell the incense-cedar -- an elegant aroma of peace. Birds chirp, and the sounds echo through the mile long land that never seems to end in the horizon. A beautiful scent that genuinely reminds me of a freshly poured glass of Iced Tea on a warm brisk day.

In the winter, when the weather gets cold, we take comfort in those things that give us warmth and a sense of well-being. Relaxing in front of a fireplace, sipping a cup of hot cocoa—or tumbler of Scotch, and smelling fragrances like Lalique Equus. Remarkably, you can enjoy it equally in less frigid seasons and moments. A beautiful, year-round scent evoking a certain rural sophistication and charm.

In my never ending quest for high quality woods, I turned to Lalique. It is quite dynamic. Initially sweetish, spicy and cedary, it dries down to a spicy sandalwood that is quite lovely. Smells favorably in quality to Bois de Portugal, though the profile is different.

The weakness is in sillage. I get 3 hours on skin and that’s right up close. Stays with clothes—and beautifully—for 12 hours but again up close only. But Equus is off the charts for quality/value. It’s work appropriate. Goes perfectly with a sport coat and jeans or khakis in the fall or winter—if you can rock that look Equus will work for you at any age.

Scent: 8/10
Sillage: 4/10
Longevity: 7/10

Opens with a blast of sweet cedarwood, patchouli and becomes very aromatic and woody sandalwood with a resinous terpentine dryness,to the sweetness vanilla,Toulu Balsam,tonka bean and licorice is added,the licorice is very present on the dry down blended with the cedar and is more intense on the EDP version.
A very complex fragrance for day or night time,unisex, it has a very sensual and sophisticated aura and becomes inmediatly part of your memories.One of my favorite Lalique's. Masterpiece.
Also,Lalique Equss smells very alike Laetitia Millesime Rance 1795 and M by Marcel Marongiu Oriflame.

Extremely solid masculine fragrance. I like the pronounced juniper note mixing with the warm spices and leather, that gives it a unique touch. For those wondering, smelling “horse” and “lion” side by side they are quite different and it isn’t redundant to own both.
For the prices this can be bought at it is an absolute steal of a fragrance. Lalique really spoil us with the quality they output for these low costs.


edit: Does anyone else get a "cork" like vibe from this? Perhaps its the sequoia.

another edit: If you want to check out a better but obv. much more expensive niche frag that has some vibes of this but with tons of smoke on top, see Byredo's Baudelaire (will review soon after wearing some more).

Particularly revolutionary composition. Woods and spices make it very natural in its kind. On my skin it releases the same smell of cut but wet ivy. Sequoia: I would never have imagined it!
Analysis: 6/10

Lalique never disappoints in the unique factor. Equus is no different. Terrific and unique smell, but sits very close to the skin...VERY, VERY close in fact, before fading away after about three hours. I love Lalique and I love Equus as a unique fragrance but the execution (longevity/sillage) really leaves much to desired. Would not repurchase or recommend this otherwise fantastic fragrance for these reasons.

Smells like powdery hay and hamster cage bedding shavings with a pinch of spice.

Take a well appointed Kentucky horse stable, 100 gerbil cages, and infuse their essence into Charles Bronson's 1970s wood paneled parlor. In the best way. Yes the wood notes are there immediately but nurture Equus through the day and it rewards you with a subtle sophistication as it's other notes reveal themselves. At the day's end nestled among smoldering embers I detect it's familial ties to (only a couple) other Lalique products I own. It's a scent that started as a strong like and has grown into one of my favorites.

Very good, undeniably unique and pleasant scent (i can not resemble it to any other perfume or describe it /monkey500 did a great job on that/, you should try it, because it's FKN beautiful) but projection and longevity are a joke...it really is comical >:( !!! what a disappointment.... actually... this scent is very good, so now i am pissed off. The cap feels cheap also...if it is important for you.


Update:

What a shame... this time I have to correct myself. The longevity here is fine (perfume version)...more than good. The only problem has left is the projection...but hey... if you want to amaze people around just put some more on. This is a great, sophisticated autumn scent. Hands down. If you're looking for a MASCULAN thing ... well keep surching...this is on the calm gentlemen side of the game due to its earl grey tea vibe.
My ex-girlfriend loved only two perfume... chevignon best of (yeah what?? :D ) and cartier declaration (also not a clear cut) and she gave me an inmediate compliment on this...maybe this is good ;)

Lalique Equus has been on my Wishlist for some time because I’d heard their perfume house was known for very subtle, even delicate blends that evolved over time and the rumours I heard were true:

Equus opens up somewhat cardamom forward over soft woody notes that smells like there is leather ‘at the back of he room’ although leather does not exist in the olfactory pyramid - neither does lemon nor bergamot nor nutmeg nor musk - confused with Juniper, Zest of Citron, and the delicate but inticing Mace.

The cardamom and impression of leather fades and develops into a soft and fresh spiced wood that some hours later - first sprayed at night and still present the next morning - changes into a sweet and balsamic resinous scent.

Lalique Equus is definitely for the over-30s and could be worn for most occasions, day or night; noticeable but not obnoxious for the office and intriguing for evening wear or a date.

Very few perfumers make non-linear fragrances these days - a perfume that really evolves as you wear it - but I’m glad Lalique is one of them because they do it damned well.

Another winner from Lalique! really love this one. find it sufficiently sophisticated and understated that it can work in the office, but the woods and spices scream to be worn outdoors. very well blended and very good longevity on my skin. the citrus evaporates quickly to the aforementioned woods and spices that create a very addictive sillage that makes me continuously sniff my wrist.

I have been waiting to try this one, since a lot of people suggested me to try this one when I was looking for a cedar-dominant fragrance (I know this one is sequoia based, but many say it is similar). Well, in my case, I get mostly juniper (which I have found I really dislike, too astringent to my nose) with some spices, I get cinnamon, which reminds me of Spicebomb (could be the nutmeg). Once it dries down, you're left with sweet spices and some woodyness in the background. I get about 4 hours with soft projection, which is fine, since Equus is quite cheap. In the end, this is not for me, smells a bit mature for me and quite cheap. However, if you are a manly man in his 30's-40's, do check it out, it could be a nice day/work scent.

Equus is the best spicy woody fragrance I've tried. It feels grown-up. More sophisticated. Somehow less mass-produced. More like a creation from the mind of a talented artisan. Not sure what sequoia smells like, but the combination of woods, leather, violet leaf and spice notes exude quality at every stage.

The sillage and longevity seem unremarkable for an EdP. In both respects one can't help but wonder if this is a permanent legacy of IFRA. Heavy application doesn't make an obvious improvement. I would describe it as average in this respect.

For comparisons, there are vague suggestions of Gucci PH 2 and surprisingly perhaps Dior Fahrenheit Le Parfum (deep into its dry down) no doubt because they are rich in the commonality of violet leaf which in the case of Equus is a heavenly presence throughout.

The bottle has a decent heft with a contrasting frosted horse head emblem recessed within the clear casted glass flacon. It looks classy. The gold crenelated lid appears threaded and heavy but is in fact a light and strong plastic that is removed by a simple pull.

Whilst well received when worn, I feel this EdP is compromised by it's sillage and longevity - though I acknowledge the experience of others differs. The scent itself is nothing less than excellent, and the current online price represents good value. Definitely recommendable.

Spicy Woody Goodness

I'm surprised to find a lot of people complaining about the longevity of this fragrance. Maybe you need to confirm if you have the EDT or EDP because the 75ml EDP bottle I have has brutal longevity. It lasts easily 12+ hours on my skin and clothes.

I received this as a gift and didn't expect much but boy was I wrong. I will definitely be buying another bottle for myself soon. My ratings below;

Scent: 8/10
Longevity: 9.5/10
Sillage: 6.5/10
Bottle: 6/10
Compliments: Haven't worn this enough to know.

30+ men fragrance. A lot extraordinary things are happening there in the middle notes, there's kind of hard to describe ingredients in this mixture as it smells so good together. It's like why would you say it's juniper, mace, cardamon etc. it's just Lalique Equus. Then comes great Base - with luxurious woody /leathery/soapy musk. I wish it had better performance and sillage. It's kind of delicate unfortunatelly, but everytime you smell yourself - you feel the class.
8.5/10

In the last three days i revisited my Lalique collection and it's fascinating to trace the line from the first Pour Homme (Lion) through Le Faune and Equus to its White culmination (which to me is the best of the four) Equus is reminiscent of White (if not in smell - though there are plenty of similarities) in its therapeutical effect. It is a soothing scent. Yet it does have a transitional character, feels a bit incomplete. It is Two Towers to White's Return of the King.
On its own it stands as an atypical spicy woody scent that could have been one of Etro's. A decently nice scent that is comforting and easy to wear.
As number three in the line it is the logical and excellent connection of Le Faune with White.
***(**)

This is ok at best but nothing to write home about. It begins with a very nice smelling citrus (bergamot mainly) blend with a faint peppery undertone. But on the drydown (within a few minutes) the scent becomes one of realistic wood accord (I'm guessing this is the sequoia) with sweet nutmeg and violet leaf. The overall impression oddly is of a cappaccino. After a while, it ends up smelling like vanilla-musk but with violet leaf (it's very boring to my nose and I'm not a huge fan). There are some notes I absolutely love in all their incarnations (like neroli) while others I just plain cannot stand if they are too prominent - and violet leaf is one of them. Hence, I'm not a huge fan of this fragrance. Sillage is moderate as is longevity (on the lower end for a eau de parfum). People who love wood colognes will probably like this a lot. But to me it smells like a refined version of Quorum Silver. It's a like, not a love.

3.5/5

I get a peppery sequoia smell out if this, which I love, thought I do wish it were more complex. It has better longevity on me in warm weather (I'm at about hour seven and still getting whafts) and it's got the perfect moderate sillage. This was a blind buy and I'm pretty happy with it TBH.

I have no idea why this edp has 4.2 rating. I could give 3/10. Nothing special (one of million-I couldnt recognise what makes it special/different), vety poor/weak smell and changed in to strong spicy after some time.
It was blind buy and I regret for this so much... even my friend that likes this kind of parfumes doesn't like it. I asked more men.. and they didn't like it...

I had a sample of the fragrance in EDT, and the performance was very poor, so bought a bottle of EDP.
The performance difference is huge - with 2 sprays sillage and longevity are increased drastically.
Someone said this smelled like a chicken salad and mayonnaise sandwich - oddly, this is true. It also smells a bit like crayons, and a bit like pencil shavings - there is a woody/plastic aspect to it but overall it actually smells very natural.
Good for casual wear - an artistic, laid back fragrance. I would not wear to serious occasions - this is too woodsy and rustic.
If you imagine combining the smell of liquorice, cedar and raw tobacco, that's similar to this. It has a lot of similarity with Parfum d'Homme by Montana.

An outstanding fragrance...i love it more and more each time i use this one! This is really a very pleasant smell. I only have one bottle and i will have to purchase one more...or i will have to save it with a lot of affection!Lalique made a really well done job. But, unfortunately, has failed a lot to allow the discontinuation of this gem.

A very daring fragrance.

For me I get smoke, the dry down of a cedar note and a dry animalisitic note. This fragrance reminds me of a dry, maybe abandoned, ranch that used to have horses or cattle.

I get 4 to 6 hours and projection is moderate light, but the smell is distinctive so I will get more noticed than that.

I cannot think of a appropriate time to wear this besides hiking, camping, or at some replica or presentation for civil war reenactments or the like.

I gave this to my father , who doesn't seem to dislike it.

I would recommend you sample if this smells interesting to you. This is niche in how daring it is, so be warned. Not for me , but the quality is good, like usually for lalique.

2017 batch is absolutely bogus and very similar to spicebomb !!! Frustrating.

Beautiful. Unique. Luxurious. Pleasing.

I love Lalique Pour Homme.
I LOVE Equus.

I guess I love Sequoia. Who knew?
I am glad I found it. Thank you all for recommending this!
It is not long lasting though. Three hours max.

Lovely smooth and slightly sweet woods. Not generic woods - the smells of nature. It's very similar to Carbone de Balmain, but deeper and less dry. This was certainly ahead of the curve for 2001. Really, Lalique can do no wrong in my eyes.

I got the chance finally to put my hand this beautiful scent, that I was running after since quiet long time.

Dominated by spices (cardamom,nutmeg) and woody notes, I have 3 words to describe it: Classy, Elegant and mature scent.

I have 3 Lalique perfumes other than this one, packaging, bottles, caps, juice color ..... are just perfect, which make each one of them an art work, but this one for me is a MASTERPIECE.

Very similar to Zara’s Casual Spice. I mean almost identical. The wood notes are there and they linger, I might say, even longer than the Lalique ones! I was actually pleasantly surprised by Zara on this one.

It's one of those unusual fragrances that you never smell anything like it before. You are used to the fresh citrus smells from 2000' like Versace Eau Fraiche, Coolwater copycats, heavy classics from the 80', many perfumes beares the same vibe.

Equus is not one of them. You won't find anything similar.

For me the scent is fantastic and exquisite. The only thing that bothers me is the performance - longevity and sillage seems to be not satysfying, although this opinion is based only on sample.

I live in the Mountain West and know the "Mountain high-country-classy" vibe very well and love it. I think DrNDJas's review nailed it....lol! Equus also reminds me of the Oregon High Desert where I grew up.

This is just a flat out beautiful fragrance and I can't recommend it enough. Grab a bottle the first chance you get.

If you’ve ever been to the USA mountain west (Wyoming, Utah, Colorado), there exists a aesthetic of country/rustic posh: grand cabins, lots of natural wood, exposed log beams, expensive hand-made leather boots- think Jackson Hole, Park City, Aspen. This fragrance captures this vibe so well. It’s very woody- cedar up front (sequoia?), loads of it, evoking the favored building material of these places. At certain times when I wear this, the nutmeg and cardamom become prominent, lending depth and warmth to the composition. Just enough leather to toughen it up, but balanced by the violet leaf so it isn’t rugged. Mountain high-country-classy: you wear cowboy boots, but those $2000 hand-stitched pair of Luccheses ain’t ever kicked a pile of cow sh**. Oh, no sir.
Incredible quality, fantastic fragrance by Lalique. My love for this fragrance is rivaled only by my love for my Ford F-150 King Ranch.

This is a fantastic classy woody, herbal scent which works exceptionally well in the cooler months. The drydown is incredibly smooth and well balanced, every note seems to sit in the composition perfectly which creates a warm alluring scent. Great longevity and moderate sillage with 2 sprays.

Top quality scent which could quite easily justify a much higher price tag.

Impressive stuff from Lalique

8/10

Here's my take on the EDP: heavy cedar, some pine, mild spices in the background. Overall, a scent good for the fall and feels like it fits best outdoors. A scent for a hike in the fall foliage in New England or upstate New York.

A few said it smells like a hamster cage. Can't deny the similarities as hamster bedding is often simply wood shavings (and Equus definitely is wood-dominant, especially in the dry down). But that comes off as very negative and this is a pleasant overall scent.

A 7/10 for me. Good buy if you have $30 to spend and want something for the fall that'll be a great match to your Barbour jacket and Chelsea boots.

Lalique Pour Homme Equus ...

A special serene fragrance that has become something of an escape for me. I visualize an 18th century South American plantation home in a mountainous forest overlooking the ocean. The windows of the expansive mahogany-paneled kitchen are always open, allowing the familiar cardamom, nutmeg, and mace to mingle with the rare forest foliage and exotic woods outside ... as cool ocean breezes weave through formal gardens of boxwood, juniper, and arborvitae. Civilized and unique, yet very natural.

I find Equus the most uplifting and pleasing of all Laliques. The downside is this eau-de-parfum does not feel any stronger than most of my EDTs. In some cases ... weaker. I wish I could amplify it because I find myself spraying lots and not much is lasting. Maybe that will change in the cooler months ... hoping so because this beautiful scent is a new favorite.

This is a great woody floral musk, and it's one of the best values in the fragrance market, niche quality and composition, very unique and beautiful woods, realistic, yet overall very aromatic.
Get the EDP version so it lasts decently.

And it's a great Fall fragrance.

Horse urine ? Really ? Everyone asking me what it is, this is remarkable smell for such a good price . I don't understand some negative comments about this perfume. I bought this and love from first spray.

I have the Encre noir, White and a couple of others from Lalique. Since I love the others and have read everything about this fragrance I blind bought this one. I don't know if this frangance 'simply' is very special. But this one is Definitely not for me.

I blind bought Equus for two reasons, I was impressed with Encre Noir, and the price. This EDP was under $30 when I bought it. For that price, I took a chance,

I should have bought two bottles.

Some fragrances grow on you over time, some stand out right away. This one was love at first sniff. Sure, you can break down the notes and try to decide what's the main note, but why? It smells so good, and it's unique. It's one of the few fragrances I have been complimented on, and once another man asked me what I was wearing and where he could get it.

If you can find a good deal on it, try it.

After reading all the comments and since I like Encre Noire I bought the Equus EDP blind - expecting a dry, very masculine scent. Boy was I disappointed - this is a comparatively sweet scent and more on the feminine side of unisex in my opinion (and the opinion of my colleagues). I gave the bottle (which is really nice and heavy) to a coworker, since she liked the scent and could see herself wearing it.

Another winner from Lalique. Equus is a spicy, woody fragrance. The sequoia note is very prominent and natural smelling. This is a unique fragrance due to the sequoia base, sets it apart from wood notes you usually encounter like cedar.

Longevity is good for me. Projection is on the light side but it's noticeable throughout the day.

The opening is dominated initally by an oil paint and turpentine smell - and the impression of pepper. Whatever citrus is there is understated and is just smoothing off the introduction rather than giving an opening blast. This gives way to mostly vetiver in the heart, and the dry down is woody.
This is a very non-linear scent. It's very complex, very earthy but refined, and I would say very masculine, owing mostly to the prominent vetiver. The evergreen notes are gorgeous - all deep smelling, nothing anywhere near the air freshener piney type.
It reminds me of my grandad, who is a painter and a carpenter, and smoked rollups. Oil paints, tobacco, and cut wood from a deep forest.

This smells exactly like being on a newly-built cedar deck overlooking a fern-carpeted valley under a pine forest canopy after a rain shower while sipping a gin and tonic from the well-oiled saddle of your recently shampooed horse.

Everybody's been there, right? ;)

In other words, a really unique scent - if you enjoy fragrances that give you a specific experience, and you think you'd enjoy the experience above, run don't walk to get a bottle of this.

I agree with gedlive's comment below - this is an exceptional cedar/woody-aromatic that will reallyshine in cool-to-cold weather, it's an obscenely good deal. Lalique strikes again.

To me this smells like trees in a forest mixed with petrol and pepper. It is actually quite sweet and its longevity is 8hrs on my skin. It certainly does not smell cheap, in fact very unique. In my opinion it is the 'colder' version of lalique white, they smell similar but this one has more depth.
Overall 8/10

Smells like stale cigarettes. If you are not a smoker then people will think you are if you wear this. Gave me a headache.

I've had this one for a few weeks now and I have to say I wasn't a huge fan at first. It has however grown on me. Its a comforting smell that has something to it that seems just slightly feminine to me. for that reason, i don't wear it out very often. That said, it really has grown on me a lot. sometimes I'll just spray just a bit on my wrist before bed.

After use this one...
whatever is happening = make me crazy amorist
❤❤❤ it
Thank you @mojtaba.. It's kind of you which I have it again
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عجیب حس و حال چوبی و اسپایسی باحال و خوش کیفیت این عطر من رو به وجد میاره و دیوانه وار متمایل به بوییدن مکرر میکنه.. بسیار بسیار دوست داشتنی و نایاب

Another great Lalique fragrance.

Equus is woody, crisp, fresh, and light.
This is one of the ideal scents you'd want to be wearing as a man on a beautiful summer day. The best way I can describe this scent is to imagine you're walking down a path next to the ocean. There are large trees around and the wind is blowing slightly. It's about 2pm in the afternoon. You're wearing a white cotton collared button down and youre with your woman who's wearing a straw hat, also wearing white. You're just waking, enjoying the landscape, laughing and being; you feel free. That's what equus is to me.

Maybe to Lalique it's the feeling of riding a horse and having the wind blow past you and all the scents that are captured in the air.

10/10.. could be worn spring, summer, fall. Summer will be ideal I imagine.

I have a bottle with a few sprays missing if anyone is interested in a swap. It smells good, just not for me.

Equus is my favorite frag from Lalique.
I used to think He Wood Rocky Mountain was comparible to Equus, but now after 200 reviews and mostly a niche collection, I have gotten rid of He Wood, and continue to grow in my appreciation of Equus; the best woody floral I can think of.

The woods are very realistic, the amyris, sequoia, and other woody notes, then I get violet leaf and musk. The other notes are nuances, the nutmeg and cardomom add some nice spiciness. Very unique and well blended.
If this is getting disscontinued it will be missed, and prices will go up, as we try to get the remaining bottles on ebay...

Yes, this reminds me of Creed Spice and Wood that sells for $1,000/ bottle.
I did a side by side this morning, comparing Spice and Wood with Equus. Spice and wood may be the best cedar scent in the world, as Creed Boise du Portugal has the best sandalwood.
They are most similar because of the stark, realistic woodiness. Spice and wood has a bit of apple and bergamot to brighten the woods and a bit of spice, very simple beautifull fragrance. Equus has that stark woodiness I like in colder weather, yet the composition, with the violet leaf, nutmeg, mace, and some benzoin richness, I think Equus may be the better, more enjoyable scent. Performance and quality are better with Spice and Wood.
I would like to get Spice and Wood someday to cap off my collection, maybe when I retire...

Rating: 9/10

Merry Christmas. John 3:16

Three words...amazing, fantastic, Unique!

This one of my favorites from Lalique and if it is discontinued I need to start restocking on it.
Awesome fragrance for anytime and any season.

DISCONTINUED!! Sadness...

Rockstar..!!

Different and unique – definitely a “best kept secret” in the fragrance community. The blend of juniper, floral, and woodsy notes of Lalique’s Pour Home Equus is fantastic. I will also add that it is so different/unique, I find it addictive – I am routinely lifting my arm, hoping to catch a lingering hint of this beauty that I sprayed on the cuff of my sleeve. While I am a fan of this fragrance, I am somewhat disappointed in the performance. Equus lasted about 4 hours on me and a bit longer on my clothing. After the first hour, projection dissipates to skin level. Geared more for fall and winter wear, Equus is office safe and will be a crowd pleaser. My final tally for this gem is 4.5 stars out of 5. If performance was greater, this could easily fall into the Top 5 fragrances. Regardless, this juice is good - Equus is modestly priced, smells great, and carries a positive aura about it that says, “life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful”… You will notice the confidence when wearing. Highly recommend adding to any collection.

Enjoy your day and happy fragrance hunting…

Very wood, and very strong (EDP). First blast reminded me of a male version to Cartier Baiser Volé

This is one of the absolutely most sexy and elegant scents ever! I am totally in love with this one. This love lasts now some years... Maybe it is so good on a the skin of my bf but then it is a bonus ;)
I can´t that imagine woman will not react on this one. She must me an aline then :D
Guy if you want to feel sexy, classy, elegant. It is the ONE!

The opening smells like you're in a really nice forest, but not a piney one, with a great cologne on. Love it! And that later it just smells like a really nice forest once the fruits wear off. This is my favorite outdoorsy scent, even better than He Wood Rocky Mountain, IMO. The longevity is pretty good which is great because this IS a smell I like to find on my old clothes. That wonderful tree, sap, juniper smell that is perfectly balanced and enjoyable, comforting, like a big hug from a forest. 8.5/10 overall and 10/10 when I factor in the price. Great value as of now.

This aromatic spicy scent really attracts people, I get compliments whenever I wear it. Smells classy, yet inoffensive for daily basis. It has medium projection and longevity, I would give 8/10 for this handsome perfume.

This scent deserves credit for staying on point with the overall theme of leather, equine stables and outdoors.
For anyone lucky or unlucky enough to have experienced working around horses, it can be said Equus is as close as one will ever get to standing close to a horse with full saddle after a ride in the morning. It is unmistakable in fact. A combo of warm leather, redwoods juniper and sequoia all align to create, ultimately, the warm and very animalistic effect of horse sweat, leather saddles, rides through wooded areas and last but not least, horse urine. Lalique got this one spot on. Put a horse on the bottle and there is no doubt there is a horse in the juice.

One of my all time faves .. 9/10

Like I'm sure many others, upon initial application I was a bit put off by what registers as a strong cedar aroma. I thought, I hope this settles down and as is at least as nice as Azzaro Visit. The "cedar" note of course is the Sequoia which is listed as an ingredient. When the dry down occurs this fragrance truly opens up in a delightful way. The gin like juniper appears lending a bit of a boozy note and then the pleasant spices of cardamon and nutmeg merge with some tart but smooth citrus. The "cedar" retracts some but remains very evident but not overpowering. Instead married with the other notes it is nothing at all like a "hamster cage" scent one smells. Lalique Equus is actually a sophisticated fragrance, more mature and gentlemanly than it's more friendly and more cedary little brother Visit. LaLique Equus is a woody, herbal fragrance but not at all bitter and while herbal it is nothing like an '80's powerhouse and thankfully nothing like the insipid fruity, vanilla or unisex fragrances that many seem to like today. This is more appropriate for a mature man, not necessarily an older man but a mature man. LaLique Equuscan be worn for many situations and occasions, forma, work or even romance and could be a signature fragrance for the right man.

(EDP) On my skin I get a lot of vetiver from this after the citrus opening dies down. It actually reminded me of Guerlain's Vetiver if you took away that slight anamalic note it has. Equus is warm and earthy and smells like a very high quality product. It is more of a mature scent as well. Because of this mature vibe and me only being 19 I feel like this is a special occasion scent, maybe as I get older I may wear a bit more liberally. The bottle is also incredibly stunning. Overall I think that for the price you can find this for it's an absolute bargain, maybe a good blind buy if you like vetiver/ earthy scents. 8.5/10

Congratulations Lalique! . Perfect natural scent. Green and fresh. I can say similar bachmakov a little bit and nivea balsam. Many compliment for homme..

Scent: 9/10
Longevity: 8/10
Sillage: 7,5/10

Last night while buying milk at my local store, a well dressed lady standing close to me remarked " where are you going that you smell so nice" . I had sprayed just twice with Equus before leaving my house. Possibly the second or third time in many years that I have received an unsolicited compliment like that.
I believe Equus performs much better in more cooler humid conditions. As do most scents with sillage and longevity issues. Hot days and really no point in even applying a fragrance like Equus at all. Save the stuff for cooler humid days in Winter. It is an amazing feat by Lalique to create this wonderful quality scent . Probably the best bargain out there. I have gone ahead and added 3 extra bottles to my collection.

~ Equus was pure and simple a blind buy based on an infatuation with an amazing Lalique bottle! I knew on the day it arrived that based on the notes it was a pure gamble all for a pretty pony in glass. The green woody notes and vetiver and I have an unforgiving history. My honest initial impression was one of a wrinkled nose and more thoughts of hamster cage than of stallions and medieval forests. I have revisited this many times to rein in what I was smelling and adjust to this strange, spicy, mysterious new scent. There is no cedar listed in the pyramid but my nose definitely detects that vibe but the familiar redeeming note of cardamom is also here and it smooths Equus out along with faint citrus and lightly sweet juniper berries. In short I cringe at the pungent opening but can't get enough of the soft drydown! The cedary sillage here is very shy but longevity is a long lived skin scent. I can't help but keep coming back to this masterpiece bottle. It always catches my eye as I reach for a Chanel and tempts me to "sample just a litl' more." Like a love you know is wrong for you but you just can't resist her soft violet touch. If my thoughts on PHE seem uncertain it's because they are but one thing is certain my opinion of this beautiful bottle itself will always draw me in for just one more spray.

Kind Regards, Plat ~

An excellent, very masculine scent. Tons of wood with a bit of citrus; light but strong, if that makes sense.

spicey peppery woody with a great drydown i sometimes layer it with it with Encre Noire to get a realy dark spicey wood scent, i like it even more than encre noire.

a true masterpiece.

I like Pour Homme Equus EDP better than edt. It is lasting and really stayed on my skin very well. I keep sniffing my own skin. I love the bitter smell of the woods mix well with Citrusy smell and also warm spicy with little sweetnest inside it. Lalique perfume just have its own league and very different from other generic fragrances. I love it so much.

in the same corner as frapins l'humaniste but without the annoying lemony openings (also very similar to gucci pour homme II, penhaligons opus and lubins gin fizz). all very sophisticated scents but for me unfortunately too well-behaved – where's the dirt, stallion?

If you are under 25y/o don't blind buy this.

The EDP is not stronger than the EDT .The EDP is more spicy and the EDT is more woody.
a good fragrance for all seasons .
به نظرم بوی گلپر هم توی نت هاش هست ولی جایی گفته نشده

Really good scent for this price!

Sometimes I happen upon a page and I'm shocked to find I haven't posted a review for a scent that I've owned for ages and am highly accustomed to. Usually I've written the review in note form elsewhere and just not got around to posting it yet...Equus is one of many such cases.

So...I finally blind bought this scent from Lalique and I have to say it's a real gem.
Before we even get into the note breakdown I think you have to be prepared to except that if you don't like nutmeg, you're not likely to be a lover of Equus.
Starts of with a fresh sharp citrus lemon and bergamot notes but also with that unmistakable gin quality of juniper berries.
The heart of the fragrance comes out quickly which is the lasting smell of mace and nutmeg with the spicy clean woods and enduring vetiver. In fact it dries down to an amazingly woody scent, Equus truly is a lovely combo of peppery vetiver and calming woods. This is a high quality juice on me, dies down quickly in projection terms but as far as longevity is concerned I think it's an improvement on the original Lalique Pour Homme.
Infact, after the complex top notes have subsided you're left with something not dissimilar to a subdued and less smoky Encre Noire. Classy, masculine stuff from Lalique, cheap, wonderful flacon, everything you'd expect from this house and my girlfriend really loves it too.
It's not a million miles away from the original Pour Homme in terms of 'feel', except perhaps bolder and more assured. I can't recommend it highly enough a truly inspired blind buy...If I do say so myself.

That was my review then, I'd just like to reaffirm the dominant heart notes of Mace and nutmeg they might be an acquired taste for some but set this apart from the likes of Lalique pour homme and Lalique White and even Encre Noire (although to a lesser extent) all of which are pretty similar.

I recently returned from a backpacking trip at the Sequoias National Park in California and it is amazing how well they have captured the essence here. When you walk through these giant ancient trees they are not only towering above you, but you walk over their roots and stir up the soil that is also composed of the bark. You see them, breath them and taste them. You are absorbed into the woods when you are there. This scent takes me back there. They have captured that unique slightly sweet wood perfectly, with a softer fade to it over time. Lalique once again creates a unique stand out fragrance.

Probably my least favorite from Lalique's offerings. Or maybe I didn't understand it fully yet. And not so much because of the scent, but because of it's performance. The scent itself starts good, with a bitter lemon - citrus accord, going to an accord of bitter violet mixed beautifully with spices and ending with musk, woods and leather. It is great!
And now for the performance. Sadly, there's no silage on my skin. And I'm using the EDP. It's gone in a matter of minutes and then becomes a long lasting musky skin scent, which is nice, but I was hoping for more when I got the EDP. Well, at least it's a very affordable fragrance to get and try, as all the Lalique perfumes are. I won't give hope on this one and try it in different settings ...

To my nose, the opening is dominated by a peppery note, and the citruses are hidden behind it. After 30-60 min. it becomes a woody scent. Overall it is great and I love it, but I would prefer a better longevity. After 4 hours I can barely smell antyhing at all. And it's EDP I'm talking about. It stays longer on clothes, though.

Beautiful, unique niche scent. Sadly moderate longevity. I get ginger, though not listed?
This is one of my favourites and a definite re-purchase. Beautiful bottle too -probably the most beautiful bottle in my collection. A must have for me :-)


P.s. I went to bed at 2am today after spraying with 3 different Laliques. I sprayed this to my right hand, Lalique Pour Homme lion to my left and Hommage à L'homme to my upper arm. Sadly, the Equus had disappeared without trace by 730 (some EDP!).
It is now 1015 and the Lion and Hommage are still going well with a respectable projection of approx 15cm (or 6 inches for those of you back in the dark ages lol!)
BUT! This is still a must have, and I hope that Lalique address the longevity issue.

All i have to say is: WOW :D I mean WOOOOOOOOOOW. In terms of originality, uniqueness- Lalique's scents are in the class of their own (maybe except Lion). This is no different. For me it is not about the scent alone (which is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING), but also how this makes me feel when I am wearing it. And wearing Equus I feel...Happy!Calm.Relaxed,Elegant.Sophisticated.One-of-a-kind.Extraordinary.And this...This for me is worth so much more than couple of bucks they are asking for it!

Dark, alluring and sensual. A blast of citruses. Warm, spicy cardamon, nutmeg and a hint of black tea. Deep sensual leather, musk, vetiver and prominent wood. Intoxicating projection for many hours, strong sillage. A masterpiece in every way.

Received mine yesterday....blind bought on fellow fragrantica user reviews....let me just say..."Thanks"

Upon first sniff I get the lovely fruity citrusy blast which tingles the nose so wonderfully...its then not long before I get the nutmeg, juniper and lovely floral hint of the violet leaf which really lifts this.

This stayed a while and now I have had it on a couple of hours I can detect a little redwood, then then musk, Vetiver and the Benzoin, these for me give it that slight Hay smell which is devine.
I get some of the other notes too (although not much leather) but these are the big players for me personally.

An absolutely wonderful and classy elegant juice from Lalique yet again.
Im building a real liking for Lalique even though I only have 2 FB at the moment but feel theres more to come!

If anything the only slight negative is maybe the Longevity...and projection around average, but hey, Ill just spray a bit more next time. This takes nothing away from this true beauty!

Beautiful stuff 8.5/10

OMG....I don't know what I was thinking at the time? When this fragrance came out I bought a 100ml EDP, not even a 1/4 of bottle, I just gave it away :((
Boy are they right when they say that wisdom comes with time. If I was able to do a search on this PHENOMENON fragrance, I might of not given it away.
Now my review on this juice,
After 6mths, I finally got my hands on another 100ml bottle EDP of Lalique Pour Homme Equus. The second I sprayed this juice on my skin, I get a real vib of woodsy/spicy notes of sequoia and vetiver giving you a unique aroma. The notes of voliet leaf and juniper berry reminds of pears...a slight sweet aroma don't know why, but I ABSOLUTELY ❤ it!!!! Both Brazilian redwood/nutmeg with cardamom elevates this PHENOMENON juice..as if the nectar God's allowed us to enjoy such a LUXURIOUS woodsy-spicy-citrus fragrance.
Longevity and Silage is beyond anything I currently have..lasting well past 10hrs.
Overall opinion,
If you can get your hands on this amazing GEM, you won't regret it whats so ever. I will most definitely use every ounce of this juice. How can you rate nectar from the God's..one word... PERFECTION!!!!

great, all year round smell for men with class.

A big dose of lemony citrus with woods starts the fragrance off. This is quickly followed by a violet leaf which melds with the spicy wood aroma.

This is quite well blended as the intense spicy wood is mixed with just the right amount of violet.

A good balance between spicy woods and violet. Thumbs up!

I have ordered blind both the EDP and aftershave based on my positive experience with Encre Noire and White.
Equus is a suprisingly light and exotic woody fragrance. It is well blended and complex so I cannot even separate notes I know, let alone exotic woods and fruits. The lack of bitter notes keeps it modern and the restrained, classy composition makes it easily wearable for me.
Equus opens with citrus and dry herbs. As it settles, hints of spices, woods, resins and florals emerge. Transitions are constant and gradual, ending in herbal vetiver, bright musk, cedar like wood and hints of sweet resin.
Longevity is good, over 6 hours, and sillage is moderate.
Equus does not layer well, any addition upsets the composition for me.
The bottle is beautiful but a bit misleading. I cannot smell any horses there, cannot even pick leather out.
If woody is your thing, I recommend trying. It is also a safe blind buy for anyone that has other Lalique already.

Equus is only my second blind buy, my first was Thierry Mugler Pure Havana which I love a lot therefore based on reviews on this forum I took a chance with Lalique. It is a very subtle elegant and woody fragrance although i would not say it is particularly masculine. It is a classy smell but you do have to put on quite a few sprays to get any effect and sillage is poor. a beautiful fragrance, I like but don't love.
6/10

I don't know.....a lot of people is saying that this doesn't last long but it does on me but then again I have the edp version......having said that this is definitely a niche scent, projection is not the best but is good, silage is good too, worthy of signature scent....presentation is awesome...love the bottle....it reminded me of the movie gladiator.....lol

Unique and complex niche scent that exudes class.
I think it is not a mainstream type of fragrance that will please the masses, so be careful if you plan to blind-buy it.

Unfortunately, projection and longevity according to me are way below average.

UPDATE:
It is summer now, and the longevity and projection are veeery good.
Go figure it out :-)
I am now giving it thumbs up!!!

WHAT A WONDERFUL, FRESH, FORMAL FRAG!

4/5

Beautiful scent with horrible longevity and sillage. I liked the scent but very weak. It's a pity.

Masterpiece. My favorite of Lalique.

My new favourite, with heavenly smell. I can't ask for more! Good longevity and moderate sillage, which is perfect, as I don't want to be an advert sign saying 'hey, I'm wearing sth good'. It's masculine, subtle and elegant. A perfect woody smell!

Which one is worth to purchase as a full bottle? EDT or EDP? I have a decant of EDP and I love it, but I completely don't know the EDT one.... Thanks for your answers, Martin

Wonderful fragrance! Blended to perfection, this is a delight to wear. Not in your face, just classy. The Lalique house is top drawer, but slightly under the radar. Different and brill!

This is a unique and somewhat complex fragrance indeed!

It reminds me of finely polished Victorian furniture deep within the dusky shadows of an ancient gentleman's club. Or wondering through a museum displaying antique Parisian trappings. Members only.

This fragrance is rich, sophisticated and it exudes class. It is crisp and bright but not is an overly citrus tone. The woods certainly dominate in a fresh and clean way. There is quality in this fragrance, no doubt. The notes are so well blended and, for me, some are difficult to separate.

This is a suit and tie scent for me, best suited to late winter, early spring. Semi-formal/Office. For me it's day time, as it's not warm and sensual enough for night time. The freshness compliments the spring sun. Another fragrance where the sun amplifies its base.

Silage and longevity is fantastic for me. I can still smell it 12 hours later.

Fast becoming a favourite.

Lalique Equus is a gift to the lover of dark woody scents like the much-lamented Yves Saint Laurent M7. The bottle is heavy and beautiful with the horse head etched deeply into the back of the glass. From the perfume top I get very little citrus and a huge blast of nutmeg. After a short while, the nutmeg recedes a bit (or perhaps my nose adapts to it) and blends with the other spices and violet leaf and strong dark woody notes to give a beautiful and long-lasting heart. I think "sequoia" is a reasonable description of this heart, though don't think sequoia or redwood trees yield any commercial oils and I hope that these rare and magnificent trees are not cut down for our vanity. Based on Lalique's note list, I suspect the "sequoia" is a combination of nutmeg, mace, cedar, and amyris (similar to sandalwood), or perhaps the whole mirage is from combined synthetics. Whatever the composition, it is magnificent and unique to my experience. The spicy notes last a remarkably long time, but eventually they do give way to a milder but still rich cedar and benzoin base, with a bit of musk, leather, and vetiver. The base is very nice, but the unusually long-lasting heart is what shines in this work of art. It feels ferocious, contemplative, tenebrous, radiant, earthy, and pure by turns.

If you have admired Yves Saint Laurent M7 or Dior Fahrenheit Absolute or any other dark woody scent, or even think you might admire them, you should sample Lalique Equus.

for old man

I'm wearing LPH Equus right now and what I like the most is the quality. You start enjoying Equus from the moment you open the box, then the bottle and the smell... the mind anticipates and create the illusion that you are already getting the sequoia note (or actually get it, if you have already spray it). That woodsy note is present through all the experience, deserves a full review and provides Equus whit an earthy and balmy odor profile. Yes it's wood, but You know it's a very special one.
Maybe it's me, but in the opening I get a lot of nutmeg and juniper, not the citruses. On the dry down there's no leather or musk note, but the effect is there, the composition get very sensual and some animal, then the citruses and cardamom appear. This is sensual in a very smooth and elegant way.
Duration is very good, when you wake up, a little bit of the base is there, not in your wrist, but there it is. Sillage is moderate, but the two fragances I own from Lalique has this thing I really like: hours later a note escape from time to time, you get close to your wrist and nothing, but then again, another note escape. Not for a blind buy, but I strongly recommend the experience.
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Ahora mismo uso LPH Equus y lo que más me gusta es la calidad. Comienzas a disfrutar Equus desde el momento en que abres la caja, luego la botella y el olor... la mente se anticipa y crea la ilusión de que ya estás obteniendo la nota de secuoya (o así es, si ya has utilizado la botella). Esa nota amaderada está presente durante toda la experiencia y merece su propia revisión, al tiempo que le da a Equus un perfil olfativo térreo y balsámico. Sí, es madera, pero sabes que se trata de una muy especial.
Quizá sea yo, pero en la apertura percibo mucha nuez moscada y junípero, pero no cítricos. En el secado no hay nota de piel o musk, pero su efecto está ahí. La composición se pone muy sensual y algo animal, entonces aparecen los cítricos y el cardamomo. Es una sensualidad discreta y elegante.
La duración es muy buena, cuando despiertas, un poco de la base sigue ahí, no en tu muñeca, pero está ahí. La proyección es moderada, pero las dos fragancias que tengo de Lalique tienen eso que realmente me gusta: horas después una nota escapa de cuando en cuando, te acercas a la muñeca y nada, pero entonces de nuevo, otra nota escapa. No recomiendo una compra a ciegas pero sí y mucho, la experiencia.

Hi every one this perfume one if the strong longevity
I ever seen
I just resived the boutel yesterday and I sprayed 6 or 7 on my
Boudy , it was 6.00 pm and now is 6.00 am I still smell it
Very easily
I thing that kind of fregrance is good for winter
Bcuse is strong and sharp
The note nothing really speciall
The only good think the price ,
So if you want buy this perfum
Buy it is good

Absolutely great and such a luxury scent.
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Since I pretty much loved every Lalique I could sniff, I just bought this one blind even not liking predominantly woody fragrances. And I'm not one bit disappointed!

Lalique Equus is indeed strong, but not overpowering. Its woodiness doesn't make it "macho", it makes the scent classy and, as someone have already said, charismatic. If I could compare this fragrance to the the animal that names it, this is no mustang or wild horse, but a smart thoroughbred suited for world class polo players.

As far as notes are concerned, I had no full wearings yet, but it seems to last quite a bit on my skin. It is spicy and dry, since the Nutmeg and Sequoia play big roles in it, but also somewhat comforting and energizing. Great purchase!

I hate the usual, "masculine," strong woody fragrances, and I don't like violet leaf, but this fragrance is very well done, about as good as it gets if you like balanced,.dynamic, natural smelling ones, as I do. There seems to be a bit of a vanilla/ambery aspect that eventually comes out, softening it up and providing a little sweetness. Projection ("sillage") is moderate at best (I have only tried the EdT), but longevity is quite good (I got some on my shirt and that lasted a very long time). I look forward to wearing this again to see if my opinion has changed, because I generally find these strong wood fragrances to be too harsh. I'll update if I do change my mind, but as things stand, this could be a niche fragrance selling for a lot more money, IMO.