Question 1

What's the difference between Harmattan and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Harmattan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ella K Parfums (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 3 accords: Woody, Rose, Leather.

Question 2

Which is better, Harmattan or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Harmattan scores 3.46/5 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 Harmattan and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Rose, Leather, Pink Pepper, Ambroxan. 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, Harmattan 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 Harmattan vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Harmattan vs Promise

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Κοινές νότες (3)

Μοναδικές στο Harmattan (6)

Μοναδικές στο Promise (8)

Κοινά ακόρντα (3)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Promise

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Χαρακτηριστικό	Harmattan	Promise
Οίκος	Ella K Parfums	Frederic Malle
Έτος	2021	2017
Βαθμολογία	3.46	4.21
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	9	12