Question 1

What's the difference between Izwe and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Izwe is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfumeurs du Monde (2016) dominated by Aromatic 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, Amber, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Izwe or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Izwe scores 2.96/5 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 Izwe and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Amber, Patchouli, Patchouli, Labdanum. 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, Izwe 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 Izwe vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Izwe scores highest for fall wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Izwe leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Izwe vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Izwe (10)

Uniek voor Promise (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Izwe	Promise
Merk	Parfumeurs du Monde	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2016	2017
Beoordeling	2.96	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	12	12