Oil absorbs into your skin and releases slowly with body heat. Your designerspray evaporates in 2-3 hours.
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60-80% Less Cost
We manufacture in-house and sell direct. No middlemen, no retail markup, no celebrity fees.
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Compliment Magnet
Engineered to project and linger — creating a scent trail that turns heads hours after you've left.
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Your Signature Scent
Not a dupe. An original formulation nobody else is wearing. When people ask, you've got something unique.
Why Your $200 Cologne Disappears By Lunch (And How 1997 Lasts All Night)
Here's the secret the fragrance industry doesn't advertise: Your expensive designer cologne is up to 80% alcohol. The moment it hits your skin, it starts evaporating. That's why you smell amazing for an hour...then nothing.
1997 is 100% oil-based. Oil absorbs INTO your skin rather than sitting on top and evaporating. As your body heats up throughout the day, it slowly releases the fragrance — creating natural, consistent projection for 12+ hours.
The result? You apply once in the morning and still get compliments at midnight.
❌ TRADITIONAL COLOGNE
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50-80% alcohol
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Evaporates in 2-4 hours
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Dries out skin
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$100-200+ per bottle
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Constant reapplication
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Same as everyone else
✓ 1997 FRAGRANCE OIL
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100% oil-based
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Lasts 12+ hours
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Nourishes skin
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$48 for 1oz
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Apply once, forget it
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Original signature scent
Apply Once. Smell Incredible All Day.
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Target Your Pulse Points
Use the precision dropper to apply 2-3 drops on your wrists, behind your ears, and on your neck. These areas generate heat, naturally diffusing the fragrance.
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Apply Liberally
Gently rub the oil into your skin and give it 30 seconds to absorb. Unlike spray cologne, this won't evaporate — it becomes part of your natural scent.
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Walk Out Like You Own It
That's it. One application handles your entire day — morning meeting to late-night plans. No reapplication needed. Just confidence.
💡 PRO TIPS
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Layer for intensity:
To achieve an even more unique scent, layer multiple Parallel Fragrances to create your own signature! We calling it Stacking
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Beard hack:
A drop in your beard lasts even longer and creates a subtle scent when she gets close
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Less is more:
The oil is concentrated — 2-3 drops is all you need. You want people to lean in, not back away
"Look, I've spent BANDS on designer cologne over the years. Dior, Versace, Tom Ford — I had like 15 bottles. And every single one fades by the time I get to where I'm going.
I was skeptical when my boy put me on to Parallel. A $35 oil? Nah. But I tried the 1997 and bro... it's not even close. I put it on at 8am, went to work, hit the gym, went out that night — and my girl said I STILL smelled amazing at midnight.
I haven't touched my cologne collection in 3 months. This is it. This is the one."
Jamal K.
Atlanta | Verified Customer
Jamal K.
Lifetime Customer
Replaced Designer Collection
Relationship Approved
Questions About 1997? We've Got Answers.
How long does it actually last?
12+ hours is the average our customers report. Unlike alcohol-based cologne that evaporates in 2-4 hours, our oil formula absorbs into your skin and releases gradually throughout the day. Apply in the morning, still get compliments at dinner.
Will this work on my skin? Cologne fades fast on me.
That's actually the problem we solve. When cologne fades fast, it's because the alcohol is evaporating — your skin type doesn't matter. Oil absorbs INTO the skin rather than sitting on top, so it works consistently regardless of whether you have dry or oily skin.
Is this a dupe or knockoff of a designer fragrance?
No. 1997 is an original formulation created by our in-house perfumers. It's not an "impression" or replica of anything. This is a unique signature scent you won't find anywhere else.
What does 1997 smell like?
Warm, sophisticated, and magnetic. Top notes of cardamom and sage, heart notes of French narcissus and vetiver, and a base of vanilla, palo santo, and cedar. The overall effect is confident and expensive-smelling.
Will the oil feel greasy or stain my clothes?
No. Our formula absorbs quickly into the skin — you rub it in for about 30 seconds and it's done. It won't leave residue on clothes. The dropper application also means you use a precise amount.
What if I don't like it?
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If you're not getting compliments or loving the scent — we'll refund your full purchase. We've got over 10,000 happy customers with a 92% 5-star review rate.
Why is this so much cheaper than designer cologne?
We manufacture in-house and sell direct to you. Designer brands pay for celebrity endorsements, retail markup, and expensive advertising — all passed on to you. We cut all that out.
Is Parallel Fragrances a legit company?
100%. We're a Black-owned business with physical retail locations in Greensboro, North Carolina. We have over 10,000 verified customers and our TikTok features real, unscripted reactions.
Ready To Be The Guy Everyone Asks About?
One decision away from 12+ hours of compliments, confidence, and a scent that's genuinely yours.