Promesse Eau de Parfum vs Very Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum

Promesse

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2005	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

Very Velvet Rouge

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Promesse Eau de Parfum

A bittersweet symphony for many, Promesse is a much-missed fruity floral that perfectly captured its era. Once a youthful crowd-pleaser, its current inflated price and propensity to turn are a sad reality for those nostalgic for its charm.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Very Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum

A vibrant, youthful burst of fruity sweetness that's easy to love and impossible to ignore. This one's a crowd-pleaser and then some.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	12%
Floral	29%	29%
Fruity	15%	17%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	25%	29%
Warm	4%	7%
Woody	16%	12%
Earthy	4%	3%
Animalic	11%	11%
Fresh	12%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Promesse EdP

Very Velvet Rouge EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Blackberry 38% vs 27%

Only in Promesse Eau de Parfum

Mandarin 32% Bergamot 29%

Only in Very Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum

Citrus 23% Apple 18% Clementine 17% Vanilla 14%

Shared Notes

Orchid 42% vs 45%

Only in Promesse Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 30% Violet 27%

Only in Very Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum

Floral 54%

Shared Notes

Musk 27% vs 32%

Sandalwood 25% vs 38%

Amber 21% vs 29%

Only in Promesse Eau de Parfum

Cedar 26%

Accords

Promesse Eau de Parfum Very Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

77%

89%

Fruity

100%

97%

Powdery

45%

88%

Floral

64%

80%

Woody

48%

80%

Sweet

61%

66%

Violet Floral

61%

White Floral

58%

Musky

Fresh

56%

46%

Fresh Spicy

Citrus shared

100%

77%

Fruity shared

89%

100%

Powdery shared

97%

45%

Floral shared

88%

64%

Woody shared

80%

48%

Sweet shared

80%

61%

Violet Floral

66%

White Floral

61%

Musky

58%

Fresh

56%

Fresh Spicy

46%

Performance

Promesse Eau de Parfum Very Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Promesse Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and fruity-floral character make it acceptable for casual wear and dates, but it's generally too light and sweet for formal settings. While some found it strong, most reviews indicated a soft projection, making it suitable for daytime but less impactful for evenings.

Very Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its prominent fruity and sweet accords make it fantastic for casual wear and dates, bringing a fun, inviting vibe. While a bit too playful for formal events, it's light enough for an office setting if applied sparingly.