Question 1

What's the difference between Oud de Burgas and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Oud de Burgas is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Santi Burgas (2015) 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, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Oud de Burgas or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oud de Burgas scores 3.80/5 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 Oud de Burgas 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, Oud de Burgas 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 Oud de Burgas vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Oud de Burgas scores highest for all seasons wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Oud de Burgas leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Oud de Burgas vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Unique to Promise (11)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	Oud de Burgas	Promise
Brand	Santi Burgas	Frederic Malle
Year	2015	2017
Rating	3.80	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12