Question 1

What's the difference between Mercury and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Mercury is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nicheend (2022) dominated by Citrus 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, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Mercury or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mercury scores 4.10/5 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 Mercury and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Amber, Rose, 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, Mercury 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 Mercury vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Mercury vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Mercury (6)

Uniek voor Promise (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Mercury	Promise
Merk	Nicheend	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2022	2017
Beoordeling	4.10	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	7	12