Question 1

What's the difference between Dioan and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Dioan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Blend Oud (undated) dominated by Warm Spicy 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, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Dioan or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dioan scores 4.50/5 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 Dioan and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Rose, Musky, Saffron, Patchouli. 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, Dioan 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 Dioan vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Dioan scores highest for winter wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Dioan leans evening, Promise leans evening.

Dioan vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Dioan (9)

Uniek voor Promise (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Dioan	Promise
Merk	Blend Oud	Frederic Malle
Jaar	—	2017
Beoordeling	4.50	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	12	12