AniseOpens with
Balsam FirHeart
AmberDries down to
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Maison Martin Margiela · Sold as unisex
Tender Defiance
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Tender DefiancePremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessAir · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares anise, licorice and amber8 matches →How it wears
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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 Maison Martin Margiela
More from the house · founded 1988 · France
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The originalTender DefianceMaison Martin Margiela · Premium · $100–250Kenzo · 2003AirShares Anise, Licorice and Amber$40–100★ 4.36 (843)39%Match
Lolita Lempicka · 2012Illusions Noires Au Masculin Eau de MinuitShares Anise and Licorice$40–100★ 4.39 (292)36%Match
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2005Classique Bien RouleeShares Anise and Amber$40–100★ 4.39 (38)43%Match
Lolita Lempicka · 2026Velours NoirShares Anise and Licorice$40–100★ 3.62 (8)
With Gravel Eau D'Ivine
Adds citrus, warm spicy and fruity; shares amber.
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