Frapin 2011 EDT

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1697

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Frapin 1697 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. 1697 opens with Pink Pepper, Labdanum, Artemisia, and Rum, settles into a heart of Hawthorn, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Frapin's 1697 carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This boozy-gourmand powerhouse is famously divisive. Some rave about its unique, dry rum and spiced fruit complexity, finding it utterly captivating, while others are convinced it smells like
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1697 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent rum and spice accords, coupled with strong longevity, make it too distracting for office wear. However, its warming, boozy nature is perfect for intimate dates and sophisticated evening events, offering a luxurious and memorable presence.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Frapin 1697 dives headfirst into a rich, boozy rum accord, immediately joined by the lively snap of pink pepper and herbal artemisia. It swiftly transitions to a spiced core of cinnamon, clove, and dried fruits, softened by a subtle floral hum from hawthorn, rose, and ylang-ylang. The dry-down settles into a warm embrace of vanilla, tonka, and amber over a woody patchouli and cedar base, maintaining a sophisticated balance of sweetness and dry spice throughout.

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