Founded in Paris in 1951 by designer Ted Lapidus, the house became known for bringing couture ideas into modern ready-to-wear, particularly through uniform-inspired tailoring, unisex style and distinctive nautical details. Lapidus entered fragrance in 1970, extending the brand’s bold French identity into perfumery. Creations including Création, Rumba, Lapidus pour Homme, Altamir, BlackSoul and TL pour Lui have given the house a broad international fragrance presence. Today, Ted Lapidus fragrances combine classic structure, confident character and accessible French luxury, preserving the designer’s original spirit of innovation while remaining distinctive, expressive and enduring.