The smell in short
It smells mostly leather and herbal. Artemisia and bergamot at the top, patchouli and cardamom in the middle and immortelle and leather at the base.
- Came out
- 2000
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
1740 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 Histoires De Parfums 1740 EDP
Histoires De Parfums is the house behind 1740 EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Best season for 1740
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Histoires de Parfums perfumes worth knowing
This house has 37 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are 1889 Moulin Rouge, 1969 and 1725.
When in the day to wear 1740
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark.
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 Amouage Outlands and Prada Amber. Base notes like immortelle and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada Amber.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €148, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Prada Amber but less than Amouage Outlands.
1740 dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Amouage Outlands (6 shared notes), Prada Amber (5 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (5 shared notes) and Rayhaan Terra (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is 1740?
A scent built on leather and herbal.
When did 1740 come out?
It came out in 2000.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.