Question 1

What's the difference between Alioth and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Alioth is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tiziana Terenzi (2018) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Promise is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2017) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Rose, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Alioth or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Alioth scores 4.18/5 vs Promise at 4.21/5. Promise's standout strength: Unique and distinctive rose fragrance with no actual oud. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Alioth and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Rose, Earthy, Saffron, Rose. Promise: Promise is widely praised as a masterpiece rose fragrance with exceptional character and uniqueness, earning strong loyalty from both new and experienced fragrance collectors.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Alioth or Promise?

Accepted Answer

Promise: Not office-appropriate for some due to projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Alioth vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Alioth scores highest for winter wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Alioth leans evening, Promise leans evening.

Alioth vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Alioth (9)

Unique to Promise (7)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Alioth	Promise
Brand	Tiziana Terenzi	Frederic Malle
Year	2018	2017
Rating	4.18	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	12