Fragrance comparison

Hope vs 1970

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Nov 2026 363 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hope

Risala

4.008 votes

Rank #57,489 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

1970

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.18355 votes

Rank #4,943 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hope takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hope
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1970
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Hope3/4

19701/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hope
Sillage & projection: Hope
Value for money: Hope
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1970

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

HopeRisala

1970Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

4.18/ 5 · 355 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

49%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

355 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHope

SillageHope

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value43

Category winnerHopeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

chocolate69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Citruses

Heart

Woody NotesAmber

Base

SpicesPatchouliMusk

Top

CitrusesFruits

Heart

ChocolateSpicesWoody NotesEarthy Notes

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woody Notes, Amber and Spices. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night63

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,943

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winner1970Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hope opens with a brisk citrus lift, then settles into dry woods, amber warmth and a musky, patchouli-tinted base. It reads more masculine than fully neutral on skin, with a clean spicy edge rather than heavy sweetness. This suits shoppers after an affordable woody amber that feels easy to wear in spring and summer, e…

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Rosendo Mateu 1970 opens with a crisp burst of citruses and dark fruits that quickly shifts into a warm, spiced heart. Dark chocolate and dry woody notes form the backbone, laced with an earthy bite of cumin and mixed spices. As the scent settles, smooth vanilla, resinous amber, and tonka bean create a thick, powdery …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hope or 1970?

Hope takes 3 of 4 categories. Hope is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; 1970 is rated 4.18/5 from 355 votes. Choose Hope for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1970 for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hope or 1970?

Hope lasts longest (Hope 75/100, 1970 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hope or 1970?

Hope projects furthest (Hope 59/100, 1970 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hope and 1970 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes, Amber and Spices.

Is Hope or 1970 better for summer or winter?

Hope suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hope and 1970?

Hope has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Amber, a base of Spices, Patchouli and Musk. 1970 has top notes of Citruses and Fruits, heart notes of Chocolate, Spices, Woody Notes and Earthy Notes, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.