Question 1

What's the difference between Rose du Desert and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Rose du Desert is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Houbigant (2024) dominated by Powdery 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, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Rose du Desert or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rose du Desert scores 3.91/5 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 Rose du Desert and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Rose, Amber, Rose, Patchouli. 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, Rose du Desert 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 Rose du Desert vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Rose du Desert scores highest for fall wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Rose du Desert leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Rose du Desert vs Promise

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à Rose du Desert (9)

Uniques à Promise (9)

Accords communs (3)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Promise

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Rose du Desert	Promise
Marque	Houbigant	Frederic Malle
Année	2024	2017
Évaluation	3.91	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	11	12