Question 1

What's the difference between Carina and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Carina is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Centauri Perfumes (2024) dominated by Fruity accords. Promise is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2017) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Fruity, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Carina or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Carina scores 3.93/5 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 Carina and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Carina 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 Carina vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Carina scores highest for spring wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Carina leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Carina vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Unique to Promise (11)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	Carina	Promise
Brand	Centauri Perfumes	Frederic Malle
Year	2024	2017
Rating	3.93	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12