Promise
Frederic MalleParfum2017
Side by side
Promise vs. Apricot Uppercut
Promise rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Promise | Apricot Uppercut | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2017 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Jean-Charles Sommerard |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Promise
Woody
Rose
Earthy
Patchouli
Musky
Fruity
Amber
Leather
Apricot Uppercut
Fruity
Musky
Floral
Powdery
Lactonic
Animalic
Leather
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ApplePink PepperRosemary
IncenseRumWhite Truffle
Heart
Bulgarian RoseTurkish Rose AbsoluteCloves
ApricotJasmineOsmanthus
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumPatchouliAmbroxan
LeatherSandalwoodTolu BalsamWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Promise | Apricot Uppercut | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
The truffle-rum-ink opening isn't where most people expect to go. That's the gamble. But when the dried apricot arrives, warm, sweet, almost edible, it pulls everything back from the edge.Apricot Uppercut