Speakeasy Frapin

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2012

Speakeasy by Frapin is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Excellent longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile: sweet, tobacco, amber with Rum, Lime, Sweet Orange

sweet tobacco amber

The first impression

Speakeasy by Frapin is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Speakeasy was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Marc-Antoine Corticchiato. Top notes are Rum, Lime and Sweet Orange; middle notes are Mint, Mojito, Geranium and Liatris; base notes are Tobacco, Leather, Immortelle, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Amber, Styrax and White Musk.

What shapes the scent

sweet 100%

tobacco 85%

amber 70%

citrus 60%

green 50%

leather 40%

aromatic 35%

rum 30%

warm spicy 25%

fresh spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Marc-Antoine Corticchiato

Marc-Antoine Corticchiato is a French perfumer and founder of the brand Parfums de Nicolai, though his work extends to Frapin, Helios di Corsica, JCB - Jean-Charles Boisset, and La Parfumerie Moderne. His creations include Speakeasy, Helios Di Corsica, 100% Amour, N° 8 Antoinette, Années Folles, Belles Rives, Cuir X, and Desarmant. He is known for crafting sophisticated, narrative-driven scents that often incorporate Mediterranean and gourmand influences.

Notes pyramid

Rum

Lime

Sweet Orange

Mint

Mojito

Geranium

Liatris

Tobacco

Leather

Immortelle

Tonka Bean

Labdanum

Amber

Styrax

White Musk

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Rogue archetype

The Rogue personality in scent

The Rogue thrives in dim corners and whispered deals, where rum-soaked charm meets tobacco-stained danger.
Style: Velvet blazers, cufflinks with dubious histories, a pocket watch that keeps its own time.
Values: Loyalty is earned, not given, and life is a game best played with a stacked deck.
Social life: They attract admirers like moths to a flame, but trust is rare currency.

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The Rogue Archetype: Portrait of Speakeasy Frapin

Essence

The Rogue thrives in dim corners and whispered deals, where rum-soaked charm meets tobacco-stained danger. This fragrance is their signature-sweet orange and lime mask the leather in their soul, while amber and styrax hum with secrets. They play by their own rules, and the world leans in to listen.

Style & Aesthetic

Velvet blazers, cufflinks with dubious histories, a pocket watch that keeps its own time. Their aesthetic is vintage with a twist-a perfectly tailored suit paired with scuffed boots. They favor dim lighting, cigar smoke, and the glint of gold in low places.

Philosophy & Values

Loyalty is earned, not given, and life is a game best played with a stacked deck. They value wit over wealth, audacity over approval. Yet beneath the bravado lies a code: honor among thieves, kindness to strays. The immortelle in their scent hints at something enduring, if you know where to look.

Relationships

They attract admirers like moths to a flame, but trust is rare currency. Friends are accomplices; lovers are temporary alliances. Their true match is someone who sees the cracks in their armor-and knows better than to mention them.

Lifestyle

Midnight is their noon, and the city’s underbelly their office. They might be a jazz musician, a gambler, or a collector of rare (and possibly illegal) artifacts. Coffee is strong, drinks are stronger, and mornings are optional.

Shadow

Their defiance can curdle into self-sabotage, mistaking recklessness for freedom. The tobacco in their fragrance is a warning-some habits are harder to quit than others.

Conclusion

Speakeasy is a wink in a bottle, the Rogue’s essence distilled into rum and rebellion. Wear it when the night promises more than it should.

Speakeasy Frapin

Is Speakeasy Frapin worth trying?

The first impression

What shapes the scent