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Lalique White in Black Lalique 2021

8.1 / 10 109 Ratings

A popular perfume by Lalique for men, released in 2021. The scent is sweet-spicy. It is being marketed by Lalique Group / Art & Fragrance.
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Main accords

Sweet

Spicy

Woody

Creamy

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Frankincense

Grapefruit

Italian bergamot

Heart Notes

Cardamom

Elemi resin

Provençal lavender

Pink pepper

Base Notes

Tolu balm

Vanilla

White cedarwood

Ambroxan

Patchouli

Perfumer

Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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Ratings

Scent

8.1109 Ratings

Longevity

7.298 Ratings

Sillage

7.097 Ratings

Bottle

7.3104 Ratings

Value for money

8.487 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone · last update on 11/17/2025.

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Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions

02/27/2025

7.5Scent 3Longevity 6Sillage

Ceesie
135 Reviews

Ceesie

2

Don't expect this to be like Layton

Everybody knows Layton by now right? Your friendly everyday scent. A bit of apple, a bit of vanilla, a bit of Parfums de Marly secret sauce. Youtube influencers are hinting at this Lalique perfume that might as well be a clone. Well... it isn't. Not by far.

As a matter of fact, it's closer to two other popular perfumes I know of: "Naxos | XerJoff" and Allure Homme Eau de Toilette It's probably got something to do with the abundance of quite sharp lavender that's in all of these. It's not bad at all, it's just closer to a classic man's fougère than I expected.

The scent doesn't last very long (couple of hours max) and isn't that strong either. What'd you expect for this price, right? But hey sometimes you might get surprised. Not this time though, you get what you pay for and that's fine.

06/22/2024

Vorotox
37 Reviews

Vorotox

2

Sweet, resinous, and masculine

As I have not smelled Layton, this is sorta new and unique to me, and I won’t be reviewing it as a “clone” or anything.

Woody, resinous, with some vanilla in the background making it creamier and sweet. I’m picking up some sweet and clean tobacco as well even though it’s not listed anywhere.
Overall softer and lighter than I expected, but that’s not a bad thing at all, makes it easy to wear.
It’s very cozy and delicious. Also really masculine for sure.

For cooler weather days and nights, casual and stylish outfits, everyday scent, special occasions, would also say it’s office safe as long as you aren’t overspraying.

Received a free sample but this is definitely full bottle worthy, especially at that retail price.
Really happy I was sent this by Lalique, currently my second favorite from them, right behind Encre Noire A L’Extreme.

11/28/2024

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Gentel
15 Reviews

Gentel

2

Syrupy, Spiced, Menthol, a Bit Soda-Like

This is a thick winter fragrance that's resinous with some spices and fruits. I think it then makes sense that I find it reminiscent of sodas like Coke and Dr. Pepper - the citrus, lavender, and vanilla, notes definitely mirror the flavor profiles of such sodas

This is a sweet winter fragrance but rather than just being a pure woody vanilla winter fragrance, it instead has a sharper and fresher kick with the pepper, citrus, lavender, etc

As far as its comparisons to Layton and other clones, I haven't tried the original. I have tried Detour Noir and I think this one smells the tiniest bit better but overall they were extremely similar to each other. The area where White in Black stands head and shoulders above Detour Noir is the bottle. This bottle has a very clean design whereas the bottle for Detour Noir looks horrible

Overall I recommend this and think it's a great cold weather fragrance

12/03/2024

10Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Satesounds
1 Review

Satesounds

3

I can't believe I almost turned this one down.

I remember how I was searching for a new fragrance and I liked the description of White in Black. When I tried it in the store, my first reaction was "meh". I tried it a couple more times before forgetting about it completely.
But then my wife presented it to me. My sweet Sophie, I cannot be more grateful. This perfume checks all my boxes: it is sweet, creamy, spicy and fresh at once. I still can't understand how I could not feel what a brilliant aroma it is. PdM fans will bash me for saying this, but Layton does not even hold a candle to WiB. Layton feels like an unfinished product with a potential, rough at the edges but forced to release. WiB is completely opposite — refined and confident. But I don't want to try match them, in the end, it's all subjective. What I want to do is to spray this fellow couple more times.

P.S. It reminds me a lot about sadly discontinued Avant Garde.

08/05/2021

9Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

Val
111 Reviews

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Val

Top Review 13

From Underdog to Superstar!

I greatly appreciate Lalique for the creative and extraordinary fragrance paths that the French luxury company takes.
You can always find scents that are different yet radiate elegance and glamour.

Now, here comes White in Black.
The bottle design is simple and familiar, just like Lalique White, but here it’s in black with a chalkboard coating.
The deeper meaning behind it remains hidden from me, but the texture is grippy due to the slightly rough surface.

After two sprays on my wrist, I was blown away!
Definitely the best and most pleasing Lalique! The underdog has finally transformed into a superstar.

White in Black smells clean, elegant, masculine, sexy, and luxurious!
Memories of Layton come to mind, yet I prefer Lalique more.
Here you get the best of Profumo, Code, Sauvage, and Layton!
A perfect mix of all fragrance directions:
Bright, clean wood with a hint of smoke, wrapped in a sweet vanilla cardamom coat and decorated with fresh citrus fruits.
A floral note of lavender adds a touch of baby powder to White in Black.
All of this never feels overloaded or too intrusive.
The ingredients form a winning team and radiate masculine elegance and luxury!
The scent progression is mostly linear but becomes a bit sweeter and smoother in the drydown.

Unfortunately, the longevity has a small catch.
I expect something different from an Eau de Parfum.
Still, I get about 5-6 hours, although the projection noticeably decreases after about 2 hours.
For that, I had to deduct a point; otherwise, White in Black would have received a solid 10.

The fragrance is versatile.
However, I see White in Black best suited for special occasions.
Dating, business dinners, or at the club.
However, I would still take a travel spray to the club due to the unfortunately moderate performance.

I am very sure that the fragrance will experience a hype, with the potential to become the better Layton.
Since White in Black is hardly represented in any nearby perfumery, let’s hope it doesn’t spread too quickly.

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Statements

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DJSaunter

2 years ago

7Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

4

Not my favorite Lalique, but a safe, friendly vanilla based cool weather wear. Reminds me a lot of Mandarina Duck Black which I like more.

NikanJavid

7 months ago

8Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

2

This is a softer and airier version of PDM Layton DNA. It's very worth the price.

Ceesie

9 months ago

7.5Scent 3Longevity 6Sillage

1

Great fresh lavender cologne. Big bottle, small price. Don't expect it to smell like Layton like I did.

Smokeyranger

11 months ago

8Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

1

Moderate sillage for about 4 hours, but sticks around close to the skin with an occasional whiff for another 4+.

Martensitic

2 months ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

1

Smooth, creamy scent that is great value for money. I mostly get vanilla and cardamom on me, very little top notes.

atllogix

5 months ago

1

On paper this was my least favorite Lalique but on skin it's very nice. Didn't remind me of Layton immediately but they aren't too far.

Timekeeper

5 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

7

2

Smells like the masculine version of Layton to me, and I like it much better. ---->

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Couchlock

5 years ago

5Scent 5Longevity 6Sillage

5

2

I appreciate Lalique's men's fragrances, but not this one.
Top: sweet, overpowering, synthetic.
Heart & base very close to the skin, unfortunately no cool night version.

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