Mauboussin 2017 EDP

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Promise Me Intense

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Mauboussin Promise Me Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Promise Me Intense opens with Litchi, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Oud. Mauboussin's Promise Me Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Promise Me Intense is a divisive number, an abrasive beast of a rose-oud, loved for its bold richness and surprising fruity twist, but hated with equal passion for its sharp, 'screechy' intensity. It's a proper statement, not for the faint-hearted.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Promise Me Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Litchi100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Oud100%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The 'intense' nature, bold sillage, and prominent oud-rose combination make this best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's too strong for most office environments, but shines in formal or date settings, with a few finding it suitable for casual winter wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

This one hits hard with a powerful, almost gothic rose, amplified by a dry, woody oud that steers clear of anything animalic. A bright, jammy litchi cuts through the darkness, adding an unexpected tropical sweetness that keeps it from veering too serious, creating a potent, full-bodied aroma.

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Where to buy

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