What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Bitter orange and grapefruit at the top, salt and violet in the middle and vetiver and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Isle Of Man 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 Isle Of Man EDP
Frapin is the house behind Isle Of Man EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Frapin perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by The Orchid Man, 1270 and L'Humaniste.
Isle Of Man for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Is Isle Of Man long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Hugo Boss In Motion 2022 and Shiseido Zen. Base notes like vetiver and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €128. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Shiseido Zen but less than Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like salt and vetiver. Less obvious notes include basil, freesia and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
Isle Of Man dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy (4 shared notes), Hugo Boss In Motion 2022 (4 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Danger Pour Homme Parfum Cologne (4 shared notes) and Shiseido Zen (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Hugo Boss In Motion 2022 starts from €45.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Isle Of Man?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Isle Of Man?
Spring.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2017.