Question 1

What's the difference between Orange Cordoue and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Orange Cordoue is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Katana Parfums (2021) 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: Musky, Leather, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Orange Cordoue or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Orange Cordoue scores 3.81/5 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 Orange Cordoue and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Musky, Leather, Woody, Castoreum. 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, Orange Cordoue 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 Orange Cordoue vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Orange Cordoue vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Orange Cordoue (7)

Uniek voor Promise (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Orange Cordoue	Promise
Merk	Katana Parfums	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2021	2017
Beoordeling	3.81	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	12	12