How it smells
It smells mostly woody and leather. Cardamom and bergamot at the top, leather and iris in the middle and suede and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Checkmate 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
About Frapin Checkmate EDP
Checkmate EDP is made by Frapin. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Azzaro and Dior Fahrenheit. Base notes like suede and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
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What Checkmate costs
In Europe it costs about €109, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Azzaro but less than Dior Fahrenheit and Prada Infusion De Cedre.
Will people notice Checkmate?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro and Dior Fahrenheit spread further.
Perfumes that smell like Checkmate
These perfumes have a close smell: Azzaro (6 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (5 shared notes), Philipp Plein Parfums Philipp Plein No Limits Super Fresh (5 shared notes) and Prada Infusion De Cedre (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Philipp Plein Parfums Philipp Plein No Limits Super Fresh starts from €46.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is Checkmate?
A scent built on woody and leather.
Is Checkmate unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2021.