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    Promise vs. Oud in White

    Promise by Frederic Malle bottle

    Promise

    Frederic Malle
    Parfum2017
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Promise peaks in fall, while Oud in White belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Promise vs. Oud in White
    PromiseOud in White
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDominique RopionJulien Rasquinet
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Promise

    Woody
    Rose
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Fruity
    Amber
    Leather

    Oud in White

    Woody
    Animalic
    Fruity
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ApplePink PepperRosemary
    PearRaspberryGinger
    Heart
    Bulgarian RoseTurkish Rose AbsoluteCloves
    JasmineOsmanthusCedarwood
    Base
    Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumPatchouliAmbroxan
    OudLabdanumSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Promise vs. Oud in White
    PromiseOud in White
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Most oud fragrances want you to know it. This one hides the oud until the end, lets jasmine and fruit do the talking first. The gamble? Whether you want an oud that introduces itself politely.Oud in White