Question 1

What's the difference between Gabon and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Gabon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Optico Profumo (2018) 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, Patchouli, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Gabon or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gabon scores 4.00/5 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 Gabon and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Patchouli, Earthy, Saffron, Labdanum. Promise: Promise wird weithin als Meisterwerk einer Rosenduft mit außergewöhnlichem Charakter und Einzigartigkeit gelobt und genießt starke Loyalität sowohl bei neuen als auch bei erfahrenen Duftsammlern.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Gabon 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 Gabon vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Gabon vs Promise

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (3)

Einzigartig für Gabon (9)

Einzigartig für Promise (8)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (3)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Promise

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Eigenschaft	Gabon	Promise
Marke	Optico Profumo	Frederic Malle
Jahr	2018	2017
Bewertung	4.00	4.21
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	12	12