7%

The Promise Extrait

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Promise Eau de Parfum bottle Promise EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
The Promise Extrait bottle The Promise Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Promise EDP
Promise is a divisive, beast-mode rose and apple combo with an earthy, animalic kick that splits opinion. You'll either adore its bold, luxurious depth or find it overwhelmingly harsh and challenging.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Promise Extrait
The Promise recreates the rich rose-and-amber oriental signature of Frédéric Malle's Promise, at a fraction of the niche house's price.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Promise EDP
The Promise Extrait

Notes

Accords

Promise The Promise
100%
Woody
40%
63%
Rose
95%
Floral
80%
68%
Earthy
62%
Amber
55%
61%
Fruity
60%
Musky
50%
55%
Patchouli
54%
Leather
Sweet
50%
49%
Fresh
Woody shared
100%
40%
Rose shared
63%
95%
80%
68%
Amber shared
62%
55%
61%
Musky shared
60%
50%
55%
54%
50%
49%

Performance

Promise The Promise
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Promise

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Promise is a powerful scent with immense longevity and sillage, making it far too overwhelming for office environments but perfect for special occasions. Its luxurious, complex profile and beastly performance suit formal events and colder weather dates where it can truly shine.

The Promise

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm rose-amber-vanilla structure suits cooler months, where its richness feels grounding rather than heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

An opulent, sophisticated rose that fits evening dates and formal occasions better than casual daywear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
7%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, rose, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Promise EDP
The Promise Extrait
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