Question 1

What's the difference between Hautbois and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Hautbois is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elisire (2024) 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 3 accords: Woody, Leather, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Hautbois or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Hautbois scores 3.38/5 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 Hautbois and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Leather, Earthy, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, 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, Hautbois 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 Hautbois vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Hautbois vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Hautbois (9)

Uniek voor Promise (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Hautbois	Promise
Merk	Elisire	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2024	2017
Beoordeling	3.38	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	12	12