Parfums MDCI 2006 EDP

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Promesse de l'Aube

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Parfums MDCI Promesse de l'Aube is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Promesse de l'Aube opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Parfums MDCI's Promesse de l'Aube carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This "Promise of Dawn" feels more like a whisper at dusk. A beautiful, natural-smelling floral-oriental that's held back by its disappointing performance and eye-watering price tag.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Promesse de l'Aube 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its natural, quiet character, make it highly suitable for office wear and casual daytime settings. While elegant enough for formal events, its subtlety might get lost, and it's not designed for sporty activities.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, mandarin, and lemon, quickly transitioning into a lush heart of creamy jasmine and sunny ylang-ylang. It settles into a soft, warm base of smooth sandalwood, comforting vanilla, and a touch of tonka bean, creating an elegant, sophisticated floral embrace that's both classic and clean.

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