Question 1

What's the difference between Tjärn and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Tjärn is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfumeurs du Monde (2021) 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 4 accords: Woody, Earthy, Leather, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Tjärn or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tjärn scores 3.59/5 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 Tjärn and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Earthy, Leather, Fruity, 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, Tjärn 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 Tjärn vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Tjärn vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Tjärn (12)

Unique to Promise (10)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Tjärn	Promise
Brand	Parfumeurs du Monde	Frederic Malle
Year	2021	2017
Rating	3.59	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	12