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Histoires de Parfums

1740

Perfumer: Gérald Ghislain

2008MenClassic
8.0/ 10
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Histoires de Parfums 1740 is a spicy, leathery men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 416 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.5 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous
  7. Earthy
  8. Smoky

What does 1740 smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a distant last. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and less for daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic.

It opens with bergamot and davana, then coriander, cardamom and patchouli add a spicy heart. The base is led by labdanum, cedar, immortelle, vanilla, birch and leather, so the scent turns sweet, smoky and earthy, with a resinous warmth. Marc Gebauer Air Tiger and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Davana
  2. First hours

    • Coriander
    • Cardamom
    • Patchouli
  3. Towards evening

    • Labdanum
    • Cedar
    • Immortelle

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Autumn
  • 38%
    Winter
  • 19%
    Spring
  • 6%
    Summer
  • Evening
    33%
  • Nighttime
    27%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Daytime
    10%
  • Office
    10%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026