How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and citrus. Amalfi lemon and bergamot at the top, juniper berries and nutmeg in the middle and gin and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
L'Humaniste 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
A closer look at Frapin L'Humaniste EDP
Frapin is the house behind L'Humaniste EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €166, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Azzaro Chrome.
The style of L'Humaniste
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like juniper berries and gin. Less obvious notes include cardamom, thyme and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.74 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Frapin perfumes
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are The Orchid Man, 1270 and 1270 Extreme.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Azzaro last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like gin and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
L'Humaniste through the year
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2024.
If you like L'Humaniste, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (5 shared notes), Azzaro (5 shared notes), Khadlaj Perfumes Khadlaj Shiyaaka Snow (4 shared notes) and Azzaro Chrome (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Azzaro starts from €62.
Quick answers
When did L'Humaniste come out?
It came out in 2009.
How strong is L'Humaniste?
Medium: people near you can smell it.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.