Question 1

What's the difference between K'abel and Promise?

Accepted Answer

K'abel is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Royal Crown (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 2 accords: Woody, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, K'abel or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, K'abel scores 4.20/5 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 K'abel 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, K'abel 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 K'abel vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

K'abel scores highest for winter wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. K'abel leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

K'abel vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Unique to K'abel (11)

Unique to Promise (11)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	K'abel	Promise
Brand	Royal Crown	Frederic Malle
Year	2018	2017
Rating	4.20	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12