Question 1

What's the difference between Shihab and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Shihab is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Spirit Of Kings (2024) dominated by Rose accords. Promise is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2017) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Rose, Fruity, Amber, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Shihab or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Shihab scores 4.29/5 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 Shihab and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Rose, Fruity, Amber, Musky, Pink Pepper. 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, Shihab 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 Shihab vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

Shihab scores highest for spring wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Shihab leans daytime, Promise leans evening.

Shihab vs Promise

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Shihab (10)

Uniek voor Promise (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Promise

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Eigenschap	Shihab	Promise
Merk	Spirit Of Kings	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2024	2017
Beoordeling	4.29	4.21
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	14	12