Question 1

What's the difference between Marine Oud and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Marine Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Salum Parfums (2023) 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, Musky, Leather.

Question 2

Which is better, Marine Oud or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Marine Oud scores 3.33/5 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 Marine Oud and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Woody, Musky, Leather, 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, Marine Oud 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 Marine Oud vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Marine Oud scores highest for spring wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Marine Oud leans evening, Promise leans evening.

Marine Oud vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (5)

Uniek voor Marine Oud (14)

Uniek voor Promise (6)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Marine Oud	Promise
Merk	Salum Parfums	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2023	2017
Beoordeling	3.33	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	19	12