Question 1

What's the difference between Oud Al Melka and Promise?

Accepted Answer

Oud Al Melka is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Royal Crown (2016) 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 2 accords: Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Oud Al Melka or Promise?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oud Al Melka scores 3.93/5 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 Oud Al Melka and Promise smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Amber, Saffron, Rose, Labdanum. 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, Oud Al Melka 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 Oud Al Melka vs Promise?

Accepted Answer

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

Oud Al Melka vs Promise

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (3)

Unice pentru Oud Al Melka (10)

Unice pentru Promise (8)

Acorduri comune (2)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Promise

Pozitiv

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Atribut	Oud Al Melka	Promise
Brand	Royal Crown	Frederic Malle
An	2016	2017
Evaluare	3.93	4.21
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	14	12