Question 1

What's the difference between No. 55 Bois de Sycomore and Promesse?

Accepted Answer

No. 55 Bois de Sycomore is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mad et Len (undated) dominated by Patchouli accords. Promesse is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Cacharel (2005) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, No. 55 Bois de Sycomore or Promesse?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, No. 55 Bois de Sycomore scores 4.25/5 vs Promesse at 3.94/5. Promesse's standout strength: Rich, happy floral character with clean cedar notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do No. 55 Bois de Sycomore and Promesse smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Promesse: Promesse was appreciated by loyal fans for its stable, pleasant floral-woody profile, but the fragrance's discontinuation and limited availability make it difficult to assess broader community consensus.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, No. 55 Bois de Sycomore or Promesse?

Accepted Answer

Promesse: Stable performance on skin without morphing with body chemistry Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits No. 55 Bois de Sycomore vs Promesse?

Accepted Answer

No. 55 Bois de Sycomore scores highest for winter wear; Promesse scores highest for spring wear. No. 55 Bois de Sycomore leans evening, Promesse leans daytime.

No. 55 Bois de Sycomore vs Promesse

Comparison Summary

Unique to Promesse (10)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Promesse

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	No. 55 Bois de Sycomore	Promesse
Brand	Mad et Len	Cacharel
Year	—	2005
Rating	4.25	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	10