12
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Promise
feminine
Created by Dominique Ropion
Promise by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Promise was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Apple, Pink Pepper, Rosemary, Saffron and Cloves; middle notes are Bulgarian Rose and Turkish Rose; base notes are Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Castoreum, Labdanum and Ambroxan.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
50%
Spr
22%
Sum
91%
Fall
Day & Night
48%
Day
92%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,244 votes
4.21
Love it
1.9k59%
Like it
65120%
OK
2568%
Dislike
31910%
Hate it
1184%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 80 community opinions from Reddit
8.5
/ 10 community score
Promise is widely praised as a masterpiece rose fragrance with exceptional character and uniqueness, earning strong loyalty from both new and experienced fragrance collectors. While universally admired for its quality and distinctiveness, some find it slightly harsh, and its premium price point may tempt buyers into collecting the entire Desert Gems line.
Strengths
- Unique and distinctive rose fragrance with no actual oud
- Highly addictive and beloved by experienced collectors
- Creates an illusion of oud through clever base note composition
- Masterpiece quality recognized across the community
Weaknesses
- Can be slightly harsh or intense for some wearers
- Higher price point may lead to wanting entire Desert Gems collection
- Not office-appropriate for some due to projection
Best for
Evening wearSpecial occasionsWork from home settingsFragrance enthusiasts and collectors
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
