What's the difference between Mysterious Oud and Promise?+
Mysterious Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bortnikoff (2018) 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 3 accords: Woody, Amber, Leather.
Which is better, Mysterious Oud or Promise?+
By community rating, Mysterious Oud scores 4.37/5 vs Promise at 4.21/5. On r/fragrance, Mysterious Oud sits at 5.5/10 (mixed) while Promise is 8.5/10 (positive). Mysterious Oud's standout strength: Complex oud with barnyard character. 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.
Do Mysterious Oud and Promise smell similar?+
They share 5 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Amber, Leather, Castoreum, Rose. Mysterious Oud: Mysterious Oud is recognized as a complex, distinctive fragrance with an interesting citrus-oud combination, but it's polarizing and best reserved for evening or cooler conditions. 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.
Which lasts longer, Mysterious Oud or Promise?+
Mysterious Oud: Performance/longevity may be inconsistent between bottles Promise: Not office-appropriate for some due to projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Mysterious Oud vs Promise?+
Mysterious Oud scores highest for winter wear; Promise scores highest for winter wear. Mysterious Oud leans evening, Promise leans evening.
