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Magical Hope 221

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The Dua Brand Magical Hope 221 is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025. Magical Hope 221 opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Hawthorn and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. The Dua Brand's Magical Hope 221 carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a definite love-it-or-hate-it. Some reckon it's a classy, clean dream, others find it a bit too old-school soapy. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
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Magical Hope 221 Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built on aldehydic, musky and fresh - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its clean, fresh, and slightly soapy profile makes it suitable for casual wear and the office, though the prominent aldehydic character might be too divisive for highly formal settings or intimate dates. It's too soft and sophisticated for sporty activities.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

Ethics and formulation

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About

Magical Hope 221 opens with a bright, almost fizzy burst of aldehydes and bergamot, sharpened ever so slightly by pepper. This quickly mellows into a clean, fresh heart where delicate lily of the valley and a hint of hawthorn emerge, creating a soft, almost powdery white floral. The dry down is a comforting, musky embrace with creamy sandalwood, a touch of warm vanilla, and the subtle, sweet warmth of tonka bean, leaving a distinctly clean, soapy trail.

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