Promise Eau de Parfum bottle Promise
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Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum bottle Experimentum Crucis

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Our Verdict - Promise Eau de Parfum
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 - Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing perfumistas with its bold cumin-rose combo. Some reckon it's a BO nightmare, others swear by its unique, sophisticated charm. Definitely sample first, as skin chemistry plays a massive role here.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 30% 25%
Fruity 8% 15%
Green 9% 5%
Sweet 16% 23%
Warm 18% 15%
Woody 12% 14%
Earthy 13% 16%
Animalic 11% 15%
Fresh 14% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Promise EdP
Experimentum Crucis EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 29% vs 30%
Only in Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
Cumin 40% Litchi 29%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 49%
Only in Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
Honey 26% Jasmine 25%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 20% vs 34%

Accords

Promise Eau de Parfum Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
82%
63%
Rose
100%
68%
Earthy
Oud
66%
61%
Fruity
65%
55%
Patchouli
64%
49%
Warm Spicy
63%
62%
Amber
60%
Musky
52%
Floral
58%
54%
Leather
49%
Fresh
52%
Woody shared
100%
82%
Rose shared
63%
100%
68%
Oud
66%
Fruity shared
61%
65%
Patchouli shared
55%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
63%
62%
Musky shared
60%
52%
58%
54%
Fresh shared
49%
52%

Performance

Promise Eau de Parfum Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Promise Eau de Parfum

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.

Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and unique, controversialcumin note make it a tricky wear for the office, risking offending colleagues. However, its sophisticated and confident character makes it ideal for dates and eveningwear where it can make a bold statement. It's too heavy for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
79%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Woody, Fruity accords and Rose, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Promise Eau de Parfum
Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
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