1270

Frapin 1270 was released in more innocent times of the YouTube fragrance community back when there was no product shilling, lies, and deception, the only thing that drove the original reviewers was their passion for perfume. Oh, how I missed these times when true fragrance gems were discovered, and almost every perfume had its real meaning and genuine excitement. Here are my thoughts about it. TOP NOTES First, let me answer the question everyone is probably wondering about. Does 1270 smell like a cognac? Well, yes and no. Nothing is boozy inside, but the overall feel of the mix gives you that warm experience cognac provides. I get the most creative use of fruits, spices, resins, and woods in a single fragrance. The opening is undoubtedly dominated by a pineapple that smells like the ones in a pineapple juice drink. It’s the same and has zero connection to the one in the more popular Creed Aventus. Besides the lovely pineapple, the candied fruits(mostly plum) share the opening and distinct touches of warm notes, such as semi-sweet hazelnut and ground coffee. HEART NOTES The middle stage seems to come quite quickly. I wish that the fragrance was more substantial and lasted longer since, in that case, I would easily place it in the Holy Grail category. The heart is dominated by generic spices and honey, which provide a natural, golden sweetness that feels comforting. The honey note is not overly sugary or cloying, offering a smooth and lush sweetness. It complements the initial burst of pineapple and dried fruits, smoothly transitioning from the top notes. BASE NOTES The base is like a warm scarf that guards you from the coldest winds during the winter. Yes, it is nothing special and overused to death at this point, but it works. I detect gourmand vanilla, honey, and tonka beans, with spicy residues from the heart notes. Now, 1270 deserved all those praises more than a decade ago. Probably because it was something new. These days? I’m over with these vanilla/tonka bean scents and have moved to something more interesting. OVERALL Now that this review is over, I can understand why 1270 was such a big hit in the early days of the fragrance community and why it is now practically forgotten. Looking at this release with more experience, I would suggest Dior Fahrenheit Le Parfum now since it offers better boozy aspects, better performance, and arguably better-quality ingredients. Read the full review at scentgrail (.) com.

Oh lord thankyou for 1270!!! I'd read the note breakdown for this fragrance and thought how perfect it sounded but past experience has taught me to expect disappointment. Finally got my hands on a sample and I'm so glad it delivered! The pineapple note is the first thing that hits you and it's sweet and realistic then there's a coffee, patchouli, cacao, vanilla wonderfully Nutty gourmand thing. 1270 is a class act from start to finish it makes you smell edible...positively edible. I don't mean this in a ridiculous sense but in a deeply sensual way. The pineapple is persistent and you do get a jammy, plummy little bit figgy thing too it's an immense fragrance. If you couldn't tell I adore this scent my first impressions have been very good however it didn't last very long on my skin. Once again a second wear should yield answers regarding longevity. Update: Upon wearing a second time I'm just as captivated as when I first caught a whiff of this lovely juice. To me the prominent notes are pineapple, cacao and wood. It's almost like a pineapple upside-down cake covered in nutella, it has a kind of caramelized quality without being too sweet. I think that's because of the honey element and the fact that it doesn't feel 'blended' particularly, more like the pineapple sits right on the top and feels juicy and clear compared to the warm,sweet base. I adore this fragrance and really want it but the performance is a bit of a let down and it doesn't project. Despite this it smells really really good and before I got so heavily into niche fragrances I would be prepared to put up with some minor short comings. (Something like Tom Ford For Men springs to mind.) for this reason and the fact that the price is high but not extortionate I will still consider getting this.

I loved this upon first whiff. Earthy and spicy with some green leaves (fresh woods) in the background, sultry fruits and pepper. I got no booze and no butterscotch. I did get some dried fruit, a little pineapple and slight melding of coffee and chocolate, but mainly spice on my skin. Nice. Sexy and inviting and very much cold holiday weather. I am really enjoying my sample from Luckyscent and soon a full bottle will be with me. It’s that good. I have a feeling when everyone says they smell nothing, it’s because of olfactory fatigue - when I am away from the sample for a few hours, I can smell it through the bag. This needs someone else’s nose to really answer the question. I do think the arms length silage is only present for a couple of hours, then it becomes a skin scent for at least 4 more hours. This is a fragrance that requires lots of moisturizer, and yes, spray it on your ears. This does remind me of a less strong, smoother, elegant and more fruity Angel - not sure what it is. I get a patchouli feel but it isn’t listed in the notes. It is much better...smoother. Edit: I bought a full bottle as opposed to using the small pull out plug sample. I must say, using a fresh bottle of oils has helped with the silage and projection. I think the various oils from dried fruits, cognac and hazelnuts, etc. are very unique and fine and probably very fragile, so that the fragrance is very concentrated when freshly bottled. Perhaps moving from spray to samples produced some evaporation or settling of the ingredients. I am just confirming that I get more notes appearing now that did not in the sample, such as cognac. I am so glad because I love this fragrance. It has lasted significantly longer when sprayed.

My Sweetest Holiday Weakness (Sidonie Lancesseur, 2008) Scentrack: Serge Gainsbourg – I Want To Feel Crazy 1270 opens with a beautiful blast of pineapple and various dried fruits, plums and orange peel mostly. The honey accord is strong from the beginning. Behind this honey and fruity forefront is the entire olfactory universe of sweet caramel, coffee, burnt hazelnuts, Proustian linden blosson... The woodiness of pale Guaiac and sandal is well hidden, by give the necessary oaky note to the fruity heaven. 1270 is an extraordinary reinterpretation of boozy Cognac theme. It is sweet, but not cloying. A perfect gourmand for the Christmas period of the year. It has occupied my heart and mind in three shots: Shot No. 1 Ambre Russe was ready to accompany me on the cold, foggy streets of Zagreb, and finally leave the perfume shop. But the perfume Gods have changed the plan. I met 1270 for the first time. Love at first sniff... I was under the spell. The smell of an old town apartment. Winter, cognac, armchair, housecoat. Russian amber just had to wait. Shot No. 2 A cold, sunny December day. No wind. I’m standing in the black coat with dark sunglasses, drinking coffee and watching the sea moveing like liquid gold. Similar to Tarkovsky's Solyaris. 1270 mixed with the smell of coffee. I sensed the illusion of time. Like an atmosphere of Dubrovnik-born Vojnović's drama "Dusk". The moment of introspection. The quartz purity of mind. Shot No. 3 Christmas party with my friends in one bar. Happiness is everywhere. 1270 was perfectly melted with alcohol fumes of my glass. Life is good and nose saturated. Thank you Frapin and Mrs. Lanceusser for releasing such a beauty. Rating: 10/10

Frapin 1270 is winter coziness in a bottle. The opening of 1270 is very inviting and very gourmandish, with honey, pineapple and cacao figuring strongly in the mix. As the opening of 1270 mellows out a bit, the florals and dried fruit peek out giving the scent more complexity. It is in the mid notes you realize that this fragrance is more than just a boozy fruity melange. 1270 then warms up with the guaiac wood, as well as the other woody elements to give the scent a bit of needed muscle. When these aforementioned notes are mixed with the resin note 1720, much like Hermes' Ambre Narguile gives off an almost tobacco effect (In my opinion) which really creates a rich aura around this scent and adding to it another layer of sweetness (earthy sweetness). In the base of this scent we are left with a lovely coffee, vanilla and hazelnut mix which is very sweet and relaxing. Frapin has created a lovely winter warmer here, which I think works for both sexes. The only draw back for me with this scent is the projection, which can be remedied with a few more sprays and definitely sprays to clothing as well. With Frapin 1270 think evening time, this scent is lovely when moving from the cold night air into a warm home. 1270 is that festive party scent, or for evening gatherings during the holidays. This fragrance needs to be worn with a nice cable knit sweater while you catch up with friends or family over sips of something warm, that came from an oak aged barrel.