Promise by Frédéric Malle

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

An oud illusion with no oud: pink pepper, rosemary and a crisp apple accord open onto Bulgarian and Turkish rose with clove, over patchouli, labdanum, ambroxan and smoky cypriol.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2018 · Unisex

Key accords: Pink Pepper, Rosemary, Apple, Rose, Clove, Patchouli

Top Notes

Pink Pepper
Rosemary
Apple

Heart Notes

Rose
Clove

Base Notes

Patchouli
Ambroxan
Labdanum
Cypriol

Occasions: Evening, Date, Office

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Promise by Frédéric Malle belongs to the woody fragrance family. An oud illusion with no oud: pink pepper, rosemary and a crisp apple accord open onto Bulgarian and Turkish rose with clove, over patchouli, labdanum, ambroxan and smoky cypriol. Promise opens with Pink Pepper, Rosemary, and Apple. The heart brings Rose and Clove. It dries down to Patchouli, Ambroxan, Labdanum, and Cypriol.

How to wear Promise

On skin, Promise by Frédéric Malle has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf. Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower Bomb on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Promise : 2 sprays Flower Bomb and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Promise opens with Pink Pepper, Rosemary, and Apple.

The heart brings Rose and Clove.

It dries down to Patchouli, Ambroxan, Labdanum, and Cypriol.

What to layer with Promise

Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf
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Signature Worthy · 98/99

Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and patchouli.

Order: Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower Bomb on top for floral lift.

Ratio: 2 sprays Promise : 2 sprays Flower Bomb
Velvet by Commodity

Signature Worthy · 98/99

Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and rose.

Order: Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Velvet on top for oriental lift.

Ratio: 2 sprays Promise : 2 sprays Velvet
Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Signature Worthy · 98/99

Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and patchouli.

Order: Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum on top for floral lift.

Ratio: 2 sprays Promise : 2 sprays Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum
Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage
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Signature Worthy · 98/99

Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, clove, and patchouli.

Order: Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jubilation XXV Man on top for oriental lift.

Ratio: 2 sprays Promise : 2 sprays Jubilation XXV Man
Lyric Man by Amouage
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Signature Worthy · 98/99

Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and patchouli.

Order: Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lyric Man on top for oriental lift.

Ratio: 2 sprays Promise : 2 sprays Lyric Man

Pairings to approach with care

Art Of Universe by Lattafa Pride
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Not Recommended · 31/99

Promise has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Art Of Universe brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

Order: Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Art Of Universe on top for citrus lift.

Ratio: 1 spray Promise : 2 sprays Art Of Universe
Arancia di Capri by Acqua di Parma
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Not Recommended · 32/99

Promise has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Arancia di Capri brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

Order: Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Arancia di Capri on top for citrus lift.

Ratio: 1 spray Promise : 2 sprays Arancia di Capri

Related fragrances and why

Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf
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— Both include rose and patchouli.
Velvet by Commodity — Both include pink pepper and rose.
Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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— Both include rose and patchouli.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Promise?

Promise opens with Pink Pepper, Rosemary, and Apple. The heart brings Rose and Clove. It dries down to Patchouli, Ambroxan, Labdanum, and Cypriol.

How long does Promise last, and how strong is it?

Promise by Frédéric Malle has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Promise?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and office.

What layers well with Promise?

Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and patchouli. Apply Promise first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower Bomb on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Promise : 2 sprays Flower Bomb.

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