Question 1

What's the difference between Oud Maximus Elixir and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Oud Maximus Elixir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bortnikoff (2025) dominated by Oud 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: Rose, Amber, Leather, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Oud Maximus Elixir or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oud Maximus Elixir scores 4.75/5 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 Oud Maximus Elixir and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Rose, Amber, Leather, Musky, Pink Pepper. Promise: Promise est largement acclamée comme un chef-d'œuvre de fragrance rose avec un caractère exceptionnel et une unicité remarquable, gagnant une forte fidélité de la part des collectionneurs de parfums novices et expérimentés.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Oud Maximus Elixir 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 Oud Maximus Elixir vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Oud Maximus Elixir scores highest for all seasons wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Oud Maximus Elixir leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Oud Maximus Elixir vs Promise

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (3)

Uniques à Oud Maximus Elixir (14)

Uniques à Promise (8)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Promise

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Oud Maximus Elixir	Promise
Marque	Bortnikoff	Frederic Malle
Année	2025	2017
Évaluation	4.75	4.21
Concentration	Elixir	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	18	12