Question 1

What's the difference between Meydan and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Meydan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Spirit of Dubai (2015) 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, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Meydan or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Meydan scores 4.47/5 vs Promise at 4.21/5. On r/fragrance, Meydan sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Promise is 8.5/10 (positive). 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 Meydan and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Leather, Amber, Saffron, Apple. Meydan: Insufficient data available. 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, Meydan 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 Meydan vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Meydan vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Meydan (26)

Uniek voor Promise (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Meydan

Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Meydan	Promise
Merk	The Spirit of Dubai	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2015	2017
Beoordeling	4.47	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	32	12