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Promise Eau de Parfum bottle Promise EDP
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2025 Year 2018
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Elixir 11 Eau de Parfum bottle Elixir 11 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Promise EDP
This 'intense' J.Lo flanker is far from a powerhouse, sparking a bit of a row among fans. If you want a deeper, sugared fruity floral, it's pretty enough, but don't expect anything groundbreaking or truly 'intense.'
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Our Verdict - Elixir 11 EDP
This one is a proper 'love it or hate it' scent, no two ways about it. Expect compliments from its admirers and raised eyebrows from those who find its rose and patchouli combo a bit much. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Promise EDP
Elixir 11 EDP

Notes

Only in Elixir 11
Red Apple 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 28% vs 38%
Rose 26% vs 61%
Only in Promise
Orange Blossom 44%
Shared Notes
Amber 44% vs 31%
Vanilla 26% vs 24%
Only in Promise
Sandalwood 29%
Only in Elixir 11
Patchouli 44%

Accords

Promise Elixir 11
100%
Fruity
70%
58%
Rose
100%
96%
White Floral
64%
Patchouli
90%
83%
Sweet
52%
Woody
66%
65%
Amber
65%
Floral
58%
54%
Citrus
Earthy
54%
47%
Animalic
Fruity shared
100%
70%
Rose shared
58%
100%
White Floral shared
96%
64%
90%
Sweet shared
83%
52%
66%
Amber shared
65%
65%
58%
54%
54%
47%

Performance

Promise Elixir 11
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Promise

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, fruity-floral profile make it suitable for casual wear or dates where you don't want to overpower. Given the community consensus on its lack of intensity and sillage, it's too subtle for formal events and likely won't project enough for athletic activities.

Elixir 11

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and intense, complex profile make it less suitable for a quiet office, but perfect for evenings and dates where you want to make a statement. While some find it too heavy for casual wear, others appreciate its warmth, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, white floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Promise EDP
Elixir 11 EDP
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