Question 1

What's the difference between Pearl Oud and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Pearl Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2015) dominated by Oud 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: Leather, Rose, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Pearl Oud or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pearl Oud scores 4.20/5 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 Pearl Oud and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Leather, Rose, Woody, Saffron, 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, Pearl 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 Pearl Oud vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Pearl Oud vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Pearl Oud (4)

Uniek voor Promise (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Pearl Oud	Promise
Merk	By Kilian	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2015	2017
Beoordeling	4.20	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	8	12