Frapin 1697 unisex
How it smells
The first thing you smell is rum and pink pepper. The heart brings dried fruits and cinnamon. On the skin it settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Overall it smells warm spicy and woody.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
1697 unisex notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Frapin 1697 unisex in detail
Frapin is the house behind 1697 unisex.
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How long 1697 unisex stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara. Base notes like vanilla and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by woody and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and woody smells and notes like dried fruits and vanilla. Less obvious notes include french labdanum, clove and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.63 out of 5.
1697 unisex through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara.
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Quick answers
Can I wear 1697 unisex to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
Is 1697 unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.