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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Hope / أمل

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10
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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Hope / أمل is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that sets oud, vetiver and leather against a warm amber base.

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Skunky's take: Well seasoned, it is not short on spice.

How does it perform?

From 101 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.8 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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. Spicy
  2. Woody
  3. Oriental
  4. Animal
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy
  7. Smoky
  8. Leathery

What does Hope / أمل smell like?

It opens with juniper and pink pepper; in the heart, oud and vetiver build an earthy, woody body, and amber and leather underneath add a resinous, animal depth. The overall feel is oriental, leathery and smoky, closer to dry and heavy than sweet.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters see it as leaning masculine. Montale Dark Aoud and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Juniper
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Oud
    • Vetiver
  3. Towards evening

    • Amber
    • Leather

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Autumn
  • 32%
    Winter
  • 20%
    Spring
  • 12%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    31%
  • Evening
    31%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Office
    11%
  • Daytime
    7%

Go easy on it for daytime: the sillage is strong.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026