Belly of the Whale
Anomalous ParfumEau de Parfum2024
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Belly of the Whale vs. Promise
Is Belly of the Whale better than Promise?
Promise rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Belly of the Whale and Promise?
| Belly of the Whale | Promise | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Zackaria Ibn Hossain | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Belly of the Whale and Promise smell?
Belly of the Whale
Amber
Marine
Animalic
Salty
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Musky
Promise
Woody
Rose
Earthy
Patchouli
Musky
Fruity
Amber
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Belly of the Whale and Promise share?
Top
Ozonic NotesMandarin Orange
ApplePink PepperRosemary
Heart
AmberSaltDriftwoodAquatic Notes
Bulgarian RoseTurkish Rose AbsoluteCloves
Base
AmbergrisVanillaBenzoinAnimalic NotesMuskSandalwood
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumPatchouliAmbroxan
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do Belly of the Whale and Promise work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Belly of the Whale or Promise?
| Belly of the Whale | Promise | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Belly of the Whale and Promise?
Ambergris does something different here. Not the animalic some fear. Cleaner, almost delicate. It threads through like a bass note you feel more than hear.Belly of the Whale
Promise is not a shy fragrance. The clove-spiced rose and smoky cypriol drydown make it bold, but the apple opening keeps it grounded. It rewards patience, revealing its depths slowly over hours.Promise
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