Question 1

What's the difference between The Door and Promise?

Accepted Answer

The Door is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Roelen (2020) 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 3 accords: Woody, Musky, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, The Door or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Door scores 4.04/5 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 The Door and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Musky, Fruity, 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, The Door 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 The Door vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

The Door scores highest for fall wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. The Door leans evening, Promise leans evening.

The Door vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to The Door (10)

Unique to Promise (10)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	The Door	Promise
Brand	Roelen	Frederic Malle
Year	2020	2017
Rating	4.04	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	12