Question 1

What's the difference between Garland and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Garland is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Journal (2020) dominated by White Floral accords. Promise is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2017) leaning on Woody accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.

Question 2

Which is better, Garland or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Garland 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 Garland 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, Garland 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 Garland vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Garland vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Garland (10)

Unique to Promise (9)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Promise

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Garland	Promise
Brand	Journal	Frederic Malle
Year	2020	2017
Rating	4.00	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	12