Promise
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Carmina
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Carmina is a polarising beast. For every lover of its dark, jammy rose and cherry, there’s a hater smelling cough syrup and ambroxan. You'll either get Morticia Addams or an allergic reaction, apparently.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 30% | 25% |
| Fruity | 8% | 12% |
| Green | 9% | 2% |
| Sweet | 16% | 20% |
| Warm | 18% | 21% |
| Woody | 12% | 9% |
| Earthy | 13% | 9% |
| Animalic | 11% | 15% |
| Fresh | 14% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong, often long-lasting sillage makes it too much for an office, as some find it headache-inducing. However, its 'dark feminine' and 'seductive' qualities make it perfect for date nights and formal evening wear, while being too sophisticated for casual daily use.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Amber, Musky accords and Rose, Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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