Question 1

What's the difference between Wicked John and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Wicked John is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Strangers Parfumerie (2019) 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 3 accords: Woody, Earthy, Leather.

Question 2

Which is better, Wicked John or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Wicked John scores 3.83/5 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 Wicked John 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, Wicked John 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 Wicked John vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Wicked John vs Promise

Comparison Summary

Unique to Promise (11)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Wicked John	Promise
Brand	Strangers Parfumerie	Frederic Malle
Year	2019	2017
Rating	3.83	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12