Palatine
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2005 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Promesse
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a real head-scratcher. It's perfectly pleasant, with a clean floral vibe, but for the price, many find Palatine utterly underwhelming. Expect a soft, powdery violet shampoo, not a groundbreaking PDM masterpiece.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 16% |
| Floral | 26% | 29% |
| Fruity | 16% | 15% |
| Green | 7% | 3% |
| Sweet | 25% | 25% |
| Warm | 2% | 4% |
| Woody | 11% | 16% |
| Earthy | 7% | 4% |
| Animalic | 8% | 11% |
| Fresh | 18% | 12% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and 'clean shampoo' vibe make it ideal for the office or casual wear where subtlety is key. The lack of projection and 'specialness' for the price detract from its suitability for dates or formal events, though it's perfectly inoffensive for everyday errands or light activity.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Powdery, Fruity accords and Violet, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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