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Eau de parfum
Damask Haus Elpis
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Elpis by Damask Haus
Elpis is an eau de parfum by Damask Haus, released in 2025.
This unisex fragrance belongs to the oriental and gourmand families and was created for those who enjoy expressive compositions with a rich character, sweet nuances and a noticeable presence on the skin.
The name Elpis refers to the image of hope, while the composition itself is perceived as a fragrance of contrasts: juicy citrus and fruity nuances meet airy orange blossom, spicy-balsamic accents and a deep woody-musky base.
For Damask Haus, founded in 2022, this approach is especially characteristic: the brand views perfumery as an atelier of taste and nostalgia, where a fragrance conveys not simply a set of notes, but a particular mood and memory.
Fragrance character and profile
The impression of Elpis is built around a warm, sweetish and woody accord.
Caramel, sugar, vanilla and tonka bean create a soft gourmand facet, while amberwood, cashmeran, guaiac wood and musk add density, volume and a contemporary dry texture to the composition.
The citrus freshness of bergamot and the juiciness of red apple make the fragrance more dynamic, preventing the sweet nuances from becoming flat.
Orange blossom and vanilla orchid soften the transitions between the fruity, floral and woody nuances, so Elpis is perceived not as a simple dessert-like fragrance, but as a multilayered oriental-gourmand composition.
Sillage and wearability
Elpis is described as having very strong sillage, allowing the fragrance to stand out noticeably in a space and linger long after application.
This character is especially well suited to cool weather, evenings, meetings, celebrations and other occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
On a hot day, it is best used sparingly so that its sweet-woody profile remains comfortable.
Elpis is positioned as a unisex perfume.
On feminine skin, it may highlight its vanilla, floral and caramel facets, while on masculine skin it may emphasize the woody-ambery, musky and spicy aspects; however, individual skin chemistry and personal perception of the fragrance remain the deciding factors.
Precise recommendations regarding the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided in the available information.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays and assess how it develops after a few minutes before applying more.
Place in the perfume collection
No separate collection is listed for Elpis, and no other concentrations of the composition have been announced.
The perfumer is also not named in the available information, so the fragrance's authorship can accurately be attributed only to the Damask Haus brand.
In terms of mood, Elpis may appeal to admirers of Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille, as well as to those who enjoy rich sweet-woody compositions in the style of Hermès Ambre Narguile or Mugler A*Men Pure Malt Creation.
At the same time, the combination of vanilla orchid, caramel, red apple, amber-woody nuances and very strong sillage gives Elpis its own, more contemporary character.
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