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Lalique Equus
Lalique

Equus

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
EDP · 2001 · mens

Lalique is a storied French house best known for its luxury crystal work, though the brand's fragrance division has produced several notable releases since the 1970s. Equus, launched in 2001, represents the brand's take on a refined men's fragrance during a period when woody ambers dominated the segment.

Equus opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, citron, and lemon that quickly gives way to a spiced heart. Brazilian redwood anchors the middle notes alongside cardamom, juniper, and a touch of violet leaf, creating an aromatic freshness with subtle warmth. The base is where the fragrance shows its depth, combining amyris, benzoin, and vetiver with a prominent leather note that adds a tactile, masculine quality. Musk rounds out the composition, giving it a soft skin-scent finish.

This is a fragrance for someone who wants classic woody-amber appeal with a bit more structural interest than straightforward designer fare. The leather and spice give it personality without pushing into niche territory. It works year-round but feels particularly suited to cooler months and evening wear. The Sensualist, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat capture its character well.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
86%
Floral
36%
Green
36%
Aromatic
70%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
50%
Earthy
50%
Musky
50%
Warm Spicy
60%
Spicy
71%
Balsamic
50%
Vanilla
50%
Sweet
50%
Leather
80%
Creamy
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Citron
Citron
One of the oldest cultivated citrus fruits with a thick, intensely aromatic rind and a complex, slightly bitter, deeply floral-citrus character. Citron is more herbal and woody than lemon, with a gravity that makes it useful in both opening and heart notes. A hallmark of Jewish ceremonial culture repurposed into fine fragrance.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Brazilian Redwood
Brazilian Redwood
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Juniper
Juniper
Mace
Mace
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amyris
Amyris
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
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The SensualistBest match85% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Aristocrat84% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%
Fresh86%
Floral36%
Green36%
Aromatic70%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP

Lalique Equus— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Equus is $24.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $24.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Lalique fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Lalique Equus? +
$24.00 at The Perfume Spot. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Lalique Equus smell like? +
Lalique is a storied French house best known for its luxury crystal work, though the brand's fragrance division has produced several notable releases since the 1970s. Equus, launched in 2001, represents the brand's take on a refined men's fragrance during a period when woody ambers dominated the segment. Equus opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, citron, and lemon that quickly gives way to a spiced heart. Brazilian redwood anchors the middle notes alongside cardamom, juniper, and a touch of violet leaf, creating an aromatic freshness with subtle warmth. The base is where the fragrance shows its depth, combining amyris, benzoin, and vetiver with a prominent leather note that adds a tactile, masculine quality. Musk rounds out the composition, giving it a soft skin-scent finish. This is a fragrance for someone who wants classic woody-amber appeal with a bit more structural interest than straightforward designer fare. The leather and spice give it personality without pushing into niche territory. It works year-round but feels particularly suited to cooler months and evening wear. The Sensualist, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat capture its character well.
What are the notes in Lalique Equus? +
Top: Bergamot, Citron, Lemon. Heart: Brazilian Redwood, Cardamom, Juniper, Mace, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf. Base: Amyris, Benzoin, Leather, Musk, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Equus? +
Lalique Equus belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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