Promise / الوَعْد (Parfum)
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Votes lean masculine
740 ratings
From your scent profile
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Promise / الوَعْد is an intense unisex fragrance that sets rose and spice on an earthy, resinous base.
Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.
How does it perform?
From 684 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- 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
First minutes
- Rosemary
- Apple
- Pink pepper
First hours
- Clove
- Turkish rose absolute
- Bulgarian rose
Towards evening
- Labdanum
- Patchouli
- Ambroxan
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Autumn
- 32%Winter
- 22%Spring
- 11%Summer
- Evening33%
- Nighttime32%
- Casual19%
- Daytime8%
- Office7%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
76% matchThe Unbreakable Vow
The Dua Brand
56% matchPromise Exclusif
Montagne Parfums
55% matchSwedish Wood (Extrait de Parfum)
Pana Dora · 2021
51% matchDawn / الفجر (Eau de Parfum)
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2018
49% matchPromise Spéciale
Montagne Parfums
48% matchOud & Spice
Acqua di Parma · 2021
44% matchAmber Mystique
Estēe Lauder · 2013
44% matchAl Noble Ameer
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Last updated: October 26, 2026










