Frapin 1270 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Frapin 1270: released in 2010, sweet, fruity and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Frapin 1270 dupe?

The closest Frapin 1270 dupe we found is Histoires de Parfums 1804 — 84% match, about $70 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Frapin 1270 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Frapin 1270Projection
1Histoires de Parfums 180484%about $70 (−56%)6h vs 5h6/10
2Parfums Berdoues Maasaï Mara81%about $85 (−47%)6h vs 5h7/10
3Brocard Mirror79%about $25 (−84%)5h vs 5h6/10
4I Profumi di Firenze Dolce Patchouli78%about $135 (−16%)6h vs 5h7/10
5Kaif Parfum Kaif Aswad77%about $35 (−78%)5h vs 5h7/10
  1. Histoires de Parfums 1804 — 84% scent match

    Evokes the rich, fruit-laden warmth of Frapin 1270, leaning into a similar sweet and spicy character.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords with Frapin 1270, opens on Pineapple too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,113 community ratings.

  2. Parfums Berdoues Maasaï Mara — 81% scent match

    Shares the warm, resinous depth found in Frapin 1270, wrapped in a smooth amber embrace.

    It shares its fruity, warm spicy and amber accords with Frapin 1270, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 429 community ratings.

  3. Brocard Mirror — 79% scent match

    Recalls the sweet, honeyed fruit profile of Frapin 1270 at a remarkably budget-friendly price point.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Frapin 1270, opens on Coffee too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 154 community ratings.

  4. I Profumi di Firenze Dolce Patchouli — 78% scent match

    Taps into the warm, sweet wooden tones reminiscent of the dry-down of Frapin 1270.

    It shares its woody accords with Frapin 1270, opens on Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 11 community ratings.

  5. Kaif Parfum Kaif Aswad — 77% scent match

    Resonates with the heavy, sweet resinous aura that makes Frapin 1270 so distinctive.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with Frapin 1270, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 24 community ratings.

Which Frapin 1270 dupe is cheapest?

Brocard Mirror, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Frapin 1270.

Which Frapin 1270 dupe lasts longest?

Histoires de Parfums 1804, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Frapin 1270.

Which Frapin 1270 dupe is closest to the original?

Histoires de Parfums 1804, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Frapin 1270 itself sells from $116.89 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Frapin 1270 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Histoires de Parfums 1804 saves you about $130 a year against Frapin 1270. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Frapin 1270 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Histoires de Parfums 1804 comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Frapin 1270 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-24.