Question 1

What's the difference between Haibah and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Haibah is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Spirit of Dubai (2017) dominated by Oud accords. Promise is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2017) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Earthy, Woody, Rose, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Haibah or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Haibah scores 4.24/5 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 Haibah and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Earthy, Woody, Rose, Amber, Leather. 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, Haibah 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 Haibah vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Haibah vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Haibah (28)

Unique to Promise (7)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Haibah	Promise
Brand	The Spirit of Dubai	Frederic Malle
Year	2017	2017
Rating	4.24	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	36	12