1697
1697 by Frapin is an unisex eau de parfum from 2008 in the niche price tier. It opens with cognac, plum and nutmeg, moves into cinnamon, rose and jasmine and dries down to vanilla, sandalwood, musk and amber. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Cognac Boozy, fruity and warming. Richer and rounder than rum.
- Plum Dark, wine-like and slightly stewed. Autumnal.
- Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
Heart
- Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Dry-down
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Smells like this
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- Montale Roses Musk
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- Tom Ford Noir Extreme
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