Question 1

What's the difference between Dawn and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Dawn is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2018) dominated by Amber 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: Amber, Woody, Earthy, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Dawn or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dawn scores 4.06/5 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 Dawn and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Woody, Earthy, Rose, Pink Pepper. 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, Dawn 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 Dawn vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Dawn scores highest for all seasons wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Dawn leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Dawn vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Dawn (6)

Uniek voor Promise (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Dawn	Promise
Merk	Frederic Malle	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2018	2017
Beoordeling	4.06	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	11	12