Question 1

What's the difference between Rose du Desert and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Rose du Desert is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Houbigant (2024) dominated by Powdery 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, Rose, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Rose du Desert or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rose du Desert scores 3.91/5 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 Rose du Desert and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Rose, Amber, Rose, Patchouli. 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, Rose du Desert 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 Rose du Desert vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Rose du Desert scores highest for fall wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Rose du Desert leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Rose du Desert vs Promise

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Uniek voor Promise (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Rose du Desert	Promise
Merk	Houbigant	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2024	2017
Beoordeling	3.91	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	11	12