Question 1

What's the difference between Khanjar and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Khanjar is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Omanluxury (2020) 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 4 accords: Woody, Leather, Amber, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Khanjar or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Khanjar scores 4.27/5 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 Khanjar and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Leather, Amber, Rose, Saffron. 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, Khanjar 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 Khanjar vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Khanjar scores highest for all seasons wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Khanjar leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Khanjar vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Khanjar (23)

Unique to Promise (7)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Khanjar	Promise
Brand	Omanluxury	Frederic Malle
Year	2020	2017
Rating	4.27	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	27	12