Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial: released in 2011, warm spicy, coffee and leather, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial dupe we found is Ted Lapidus Black Soul — 86% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lapidus Black Soul | 86% | about $20 | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Halloween Man X | 82% | about $55* (+175%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme Black Extreme | 79% | about $25 (+25%) | 8h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Alfred Dunhill Moroccan Amber | 76% | about $40 (+100%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | John Varvatos | 77% | about $40 (+100%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Presents a closely related dark aromatic profile in the same family as Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, with a slightly sharper spice-driven opening.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 522 community ratings.
Evokes the dark coffee-and-spices depth of Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, leaning into a smoother, sweeter warmth.
It shares its warm spicy, coffee and amber accords with Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 5,343 community ratings.
Echoes the intense resinous and woody atmosphere of Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial through a heavier and darker lens.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, opens on Citruses too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 446 community ratings.
Brings a similar warm amber-and-spice richness reminiscent of Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, wrapped in a smoother modern composition.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and leather accords with Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 162 community ratings.
Shares a similar woody and spiced character with Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, offering a more subdued and intimate wearing experience.
It shares its leather, amber and animalic accords with Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,743 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Ted Lapidus Black Soul, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme Black Extreme, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial.
Ted Lapidus Black Soul, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus Black Soul saves you about $5 a year against Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme Black Extreme comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-13.