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Promise Eau de Parfum bottle Promise EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2017 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££££
Frédéric Malle Promise Parfum bottle Frédéric Malle Promise EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Promise EDP
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 - Frédéric Malle Promise EDP
Frédéric Malle Promise is an intensely luxurious fragrance with a deep, woody-spicy profile dominated by captivating oud and warm spices.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Promise EDP
Frédéric Malle Promise EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 19% vs 70%
Only in Frédéric Malle Promise
Caraway 30%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 44%
Only in Frédéric Malle Promise
Clove 28% Apple 28%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 20% vs 18%
Labdanum 18% vs 23%
Only in Frédéric Malle Promise
Oud 26% Amber 16%

Accords

Promise Frédéric Malle Promise
100%
Woody
100%
49%
Warm Spicy
80%
62%
Amber
70%
68%
Earthy
63%
Rose
61%
Fruity
60%
Musky
Floral
60%
55%
Patchouli
54%
Leather
Balsamic
50%
49%
Fresh
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
80%
Amber shared
62%
70%
68%
63%
61%
60%
60%
55%
54%
50%
49%

Performance

Promise Frédéric Malle Promise
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Promise

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.

Frédéric Malle Promise

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich oud and spice notes make this fragrance better suited for cooler days, such as in the fall and winter. It can be overwhelming in heat, reducing its suitability for warmer seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its powerful and luxurious profile makes it ideal for formal events or romantic dates, while its intensity might be too much for office or sports settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Promise EDP
Frédéric Malle Promise EDP
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