Question 1

What's the difference between Heaven Can Wait and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Heaven Can Wait is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2023) dominated by Powdery accords. Promise is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2017) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Musky, Woody, Fruity, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Heaven Can Wait or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Heaven Can Wait scores 3.74/5 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 Heaven Can Wait and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Musky, Woody, Fruity, Earthy, Cloves. 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, Heaven Can Wait 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 Heaven Can Wait vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Heaven Can Wait scores highest for fall wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Heaven Can Wait leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Heaven Can Wait vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Heaven Can Wait (13)

Unique to Promise (10)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Heaven Can Wait	Promise
Brand	Frederic Malle	Frederic Malle
Year	2023	2017
Rating	3.74	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	12