1697 by Frapin
Men Women 2011
Description
1697 by Frapin is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2011, the nose behind this composition is Bertrand Duchaufour. The top notes feature rum, pink pepper, French absinthe, and juniper; the heart includes dried fruits, cinnamon, clove, hawthorn flower, ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine; while the base reveals vanilla, tonka bean, amber, patchouli, Virginia cedar, and musk.
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Key notes
- Top Rum
- Heart dried fruits
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Base
vanilla
Community
843 votes
- Positive 66%
- Negative 33%
- Neutral 1.8%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
2,193 votes
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Leading answer Like it
843 votes
Season
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447 votes
Time of day
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284 votes
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Fragrance profile
About 1697
1697 by Frapin is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2011, the nose behind this composition is Bertrand Duchaufour. The top notes feature rum, pink pepper, French absinthe, and juniper; the heart includes dried fruits, cinnamon, clove, hawthorn flower, ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine; while the base reveals vanilla, tonka bean, amber, patchouli, Virginia cedar, and musk.
Spices Green, herbal and fougère Flowers White flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
234 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
327 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
54 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
39 votes
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Community reviews
3 reviews
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I tried it and couldn’t take it—I had to wash it off. This is the first time a perfume smelled so bad I felt the need to remove it. It smells terrible; I don’t even know how to describe it. Some say it smells like vomit, others like a drunk person’s breath. It’s a disgusting blend, neither sweet nor nutty. Not worth any more comments.
I thought this fragrance was enchanting—I’d love to own it! If it’s unisex, I’d at least love to cling to a man who smelled like this. It makes me think of warm places, breezy nights. It reminds me of spiced cakes soaked in rum and dark chocolate, a family tradition. What a delicious vanilla note! I fell in love. The clove is just right, blended with rum and nuts, subtle and delightful. I feel like I’m savoring that cake in a courtyard at sunset, chatting happily. What a cozy feeling! On my skin, it becomes more floral, maybe carnation at first and hawthorn at the end, very elegant and feminine, covered by the powdery touch of tonka bean and vanilla, then amber and cinnamon. It’s exquisite. It doesn’t project much; it’s best enjoyed close to the skin. Once you smell it, it sticks with you, and you want to keep smelling it. Irresistibly: I love it. Thanks, Yulieta and Shiseido.
I think this fragrance is for women; I don’t feel it’s unisex. Frapin makes spirits, and this smells like a cocktail of alcohol turned into perfume. At first, I didn’t like it, but then I came to my senses and understood the notes. Never wear this to work—they’ll think you’ve been drinking cognac (it smelled like cognac to me, not rum, thanks to the spices). Highly recommended, but… you’ll smell like a bar.