Question 1

What's the difference between Russian Forest and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Russian Forest is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from YanFroloff (2017) dominated by Green 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, Russian Forest or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Russian Forest scores 4.17/5 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 Russian Forest 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, Russian Forest 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 Russian Forest vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Russian Forest scores highest for winter wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Russian Forest leans evening, Promise leans evening.

Russian Forest vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Unique to Russian Forest (9)

Unique to Promise (11)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	Russian Forest	Promise
Brand	YanFroloff	Frederic Malle
Year	2017	2017
Rating	4.17	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12