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    Illegal vs. Promise

    Illegal by Salle Privée bottle

    Illegal

    Salle Privée
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Moderately similar
    Promise by Frederic Malle bottle

    Promise

    Frederic Malle
    Parfum2017
    New comparison

    Promise rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Illegal vs. Promise
    IllegalPromise
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20212017
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Dominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Illegal

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Cannabis
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Herbal
    Warm Spicy

    Promise

    Woody
    Rose
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Fruity
    Amber
    Leather

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GingerCardamomAbsintheHemp
    ApplePink PepperRosemary
    Heart
    Cashmere WoodGeraniumLeather
    Bulgarian RoseTurkish Rose AbsoluteCloves
    Base
    VetiverAmbrette SeedGuaiac Wood
    Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumPatchouliAmbroxan

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Illegal vs. Promise
    IllegalPromise
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If the absinthe-cannabis top scares you off, this was never for you. But if it doesn't, you'll know within seconds, and you've found exactly what you were looking for.Illegal
    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