Promises, Promises vs Escapade Gourmande

The community is cautiously optimistic about Promises, Promises, with Kerosene fans eager to try it. The fragrance delivers a distinctive spicy vanilla with good initial projection rather than a typical gourmand scent, though some found the character unexpected and noted the scent softens considerably after the first hour. It appears best suited for winter wear and those who appreciate Kerosene's characterful fragrance style.

Escapade Gourmande is a well-made but extremely sweet vanilla fragrance that fails to live up to its social media hype. While it's technically superior to comparable overhyped releases, the overwhelming sweetness limits its appeal and makes it redundant for most vanilla fragrance collectors.