Question 1

What's the difference between Chypre de Grand and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Chypre de Grand is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maksim Perfume (2025) 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 4 accords: Woody, Amber, Earthy, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Chypre de Grand or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Chypre de Grand scores 4.27/5 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 Chypre de Grand and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Amber, Earthy, Musky, Rose. 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, Chypre de Grand 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 Chypre de Grand vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Chypre de Grand scores highest for fall wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Chypre de Grand leans evening, Promise leans evening.

Chypre de Grand vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Chypre de Grand (11)

Uniek voor Promise (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Chypre de Grand	Promise
Merk	Maksim Perfume	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2025	2017
Beoordeling	4.27	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	14	12