Question 1

What's the difference between Opalon and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Opalon is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Bvlgari (2019) dominated by Fresh Spicy 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: Musky, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Opalon or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Opalon scores 4.50/5 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 Opalon 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, Opalon 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 Opalon vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Opalon scores highest for summer wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Opalon leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Opalon vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Unique to Opalon (6)

Unique to Promise (11)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	Opalon	Promise
Brand	Bvlgari	Frederic Malle
Year	2019	2017
Rating	4.50	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	6	12