Frédéric Malle 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Promise

by Dominique Ropion

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Frédéric Malle Promise is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Dominique Ropion. Promise opens with Pink Pepper, Clove, Saffron, and Apple, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Ambroxan, and Castoreum. Frédéric Malle's Promise carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Energetic
  • Warm
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Promise Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

This is a daring composition that opens with a tart, almost boozy green apple, sharply contrasted by aromatic rosemary and spicy pink pepper. The heart unfurls a rich, unadulterated rose, not sweet or jammy, but deep and raw. This floral core is quickly encircled by an intense, woody-earthy base of cypriol and patchouli, underpinned by a distinct, intriguing animalic castoreum and labdanum warmth that gives it a leathery, almost asphalt-like edge.

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