Question 1

What's the difference between Gabon and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Gabon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Optico Profumo (2018) dominated by Woody 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, Patchouli, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Gabon or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gabon scores 4.00/5 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 Gabon and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Patchouli, Earthy, Saffron, Labdanum. 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, Gabon 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 Gabon vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Gabon scores highest for fall wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Gabon leans evening, Promise leans evening.

Gabon vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Gabon (9)

Unique to Promise (8)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Gabon	Promise
Brand	Optico Profumo	Frederic Malle
Year	2018	2017
Rating	4.00	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	12