Isle of Man
Perfumer: Aliénor Massenet
86 ratings
From your scent profile
Frapin Isle of Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with green and floral touches and a light sweetness over the top.
Skunky's take: A sun-loving scent; spring and summer are its stage.
How does it perform?
From 77 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
SpicyWhat does Isle of Man smell like?
It opens with bitter orange, grapefruit and basil, a bright, green citrus start. Freesia and violet bring a soft floral heart, while salt keeps it airy. Ironwood, musk and Haitian vetiver settle the scent onto a woody base.
Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It mostly reads as masculine. Joop! Joop! Go and Jovoy Aqua Memorabilis have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bitter orange
- Grapefruit
- Basil
First hours
- Freesia
- Violet
- Salt
Towards evening
- Ironwood
- Musk
- Haitian vetiver
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Spring
- 30%Summer
- 26%Autumn
- 10%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual29%
- Daytime25%
- Office23%
- Evening10%
- Nighttime9%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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48% matchJoop! Go
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48% matchJardin du Poète
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48% matchTwice
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Last updated: October 26, 2026