JuniperOpens with
OudHeart
LeatherDries down to
Dominique RopionThe nose · 344 fragrances · also made La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Frederic Malle · Sold as unisex
Hope
The quiet determination of an artist's studio just before the first stroke of paint, where crisp inspiration meets rich textures and earthy materials.
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HopeLuxury · $250+
59%Similar accords, often for lessBronze Wood & Leather · Jo Malone LondonPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Hope by Frederic Malle was launched in 2024 and is a creation of the renowned perfumer Dominique Ropion. This Oriental Woody fragrance opens with a fresh spicy blend of juniper and pink pepper, setting a crisp and invigorating tone. The heart of oud and vetiver brings depth and warmth, while smoky and woody notes add an element of mystery. Leather and amber provide a rich, animalic base that grounds the composition in earthy sensuality. This is a fragrance that balances freshness with complexity, making it both uplifting and enduring.
Apply two sprays to the pulse points. The fresh spicy notes will be most prominent in the first hour, but they quickly give way to a warm and woody base that lasts throughout the day. This fragrance is best worn close to skin for an intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — Hope, Frederic Malle
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
Designer Frederic Malle
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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The originalHopeFrederic Malle · Luxury · $250+Jo Malone London · 2019Bronze Wood & LeatherShares 4 of its 5 notes$100–250★ 4.06 (502)52%Match
PARIS CORNER · 2023KhairShares 5 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.05 (230)46%Match
Ramon Monegal · 2009Agar MuskShares Vetiver, Leather and Amber$100–250★ 4.02 (263)48%Match
Memo Paris · 2015Irish OudShares 4 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 4.08 (96)
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Adds warm spicy, fruity and rose; shares amber.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 13%.