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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Promise / الوَعْد (Parfum)

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10
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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Promise / الوَعْد is an intense unisex fragrance that sets rose and spice on an earthy, resinous base.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 684 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
9.1 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.8 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle
7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal
  7. Resinous
  8. Earthy

What does Promise / الوَعْد (Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick it for autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

It opens with rosemary, apple and pink pepper, a lightly fruity, spicy start. Clove, Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose lead the heart. The base of labdanum, patchouli, ambroxan and cypriol adds a woody, leathery, smoky warmth. The Dua Brand The Unbreakable Vow and Montagne Parfums Promise Exclusif have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Rosemary
    • Apple
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Clove
    • Turkish rose absolute
    • Bulgarian rose
  3. Towards evening

    • Labdanum
    • Patchouli
    • Ambroxan

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Autumn
  • 32%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Evening
    33%
  • Nighttime
    32%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    8%
  • Office
    7%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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The closest scents by notes and accords.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026