WS-F-2011

1697

2011unisex

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into sweet.

1697 by Frapin is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. 1697 was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Rum, Pink Pepper, French labdanum and Artemisia; middle notes are Dried Fruits, Cinnamon, Clove, Hawthorn, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are…

warm spicy woody sweet rum

Nose: Bertrand Duchaufour

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Rum, Pink Pepper, French labdanum, Artemisia
Heart· 2–4h
Dried Fruits, Cinnamon, Clove, Hawthorn, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Vanille, Tonka Bean, Amber, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

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87%

81%

72%

66%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall44%Winter40%Spring10%Summer6%Night61%Day39%Wears unisex57%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Frapin picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does 1697 smell like?

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: warm spicy, woody, sweet.

What notes are in 1697?

Top: Rum, Pink Pepper, French labdanum, Artemisia. Heart: Dried Fruits, Cinnamon, Clove, Hawthorn, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine. Base: Vanille, Tonka Bean, Amber, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Musk.

How long does 1697 last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is 1697 loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is 1697 best for?

Fall is the top pick (44%). Winter is second at 40%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for 1697?

Night wear leads at 61%. Day is a secondary pick at 39%.

Is 1697 for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 57% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made 1697?

Composed by Bertrand Duchaufour. Released in 2011.