Question 1

What's the difference between The Need To Fly and Promise?

Accepted Answer

The Need To Fly is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mystikum (2024) dominated by Aromatic accords. Promise is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2017) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, The Need To Fly or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Need To Fly scores 3.81/5 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 Need To Fly and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 1 accords, including Woody, Patchouli. 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 Need To Fly 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 Need To Fly vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

The Need To Fly scores highest for all seasons wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. The Need To Fly leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

The Need To Fly vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to The Need To Fly (9)

Unique to Promise (10)

Shared Accords (1)

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Attribute	The Need To Fly	Promise
Brand	Mystikum	Frederic Malle
Year	2024	2017
Rating	3.81	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12