Promesse
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Skip this one. The community verdict is overwhelmingly negative, describing it as an 'unpleasant mess' with notes of 'bugspray' and 'rotten fruits'. It's a hard pass.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 10% |
| Floral | 29% | 24% |
| Fruity | 15% | 9% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 25% | 22% |
| Warm | 4% | 3% |
| Woody | 16% | 19% |
| Earthy | 4% | 5% |
| Animalic | 11% | 16% |
| Fresh | 12% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given the reviews describing an 'unpleasant mess' and 'bugspray', this fragrance is unsuitable for any occasion. Its strong and off-putting scent prohibits it from office wear, dates, casual outings, or formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Woody, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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