Question 1

What's the difference between Flower Boy and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Flower Boy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Roelen (2020) 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, Rose, Leather, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Flower Boy or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Flower Boy scores 4.31/5 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 Flower Boy and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Rose, Leather, Patchouli, 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, Flower Boy 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 Flower Boy vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Flower Boy scores highest for winter wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Flower Boy leans evening, Promise leans evening.

Flower Boy vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Flower Boy (7)

Uniek voor Promise (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Flower Boy	Promise
Merk	Roelen	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2020	2017
Beoordeling	4.31	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	12