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Eau de parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Promise

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Gender:
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Fragrance information:

Promise: a unisex masterpiece by Frédéric Malle

Released in 2017, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Promise is a unisex fragrance that belongs to the Desert Gems collection.

This perfume water combines elements from spicy, floral, and oriental families, creating a multifaceted experience for true connoisseurs.

Note pyramid: from fruity start to animalic base

The Promise fragrance offers a dynamic unfolding: initial freshness gives way to a spicy heart and concludes with a deep, animalic base, creating an intense and memorable trail.

For whom and how to wear Promise

As a unisex fragrance with a noticeable trail, Promise is perfect for evening events, cold months, or those occasions when you want to make an impression.

Its perfume water concentration ensures long-lasting performance, making it a choice for self-confident individuals who appreciate complex and rich compositions.

Creative duo: Malle and Ropion

The creation of Promise was worked on by outstanding perfumers Frédéric Malle and Dominique Ropion.

Their collaboration led to the birth of a fragrance that reflects the authorial freedom and high quality characteristic of the Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle brand, strengthening its reputation in the world of niche perfumery.

Similar fragrances for further exploration

If you liked Promise, pay attention to fragrances such as Dior Addict Eau Sensuelle, Hermès Twilly d'Hermes Eau Poivree, and Dior Oud Ispahan, which also offer rich and multifaceted compositions.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The fragrance pyramid of Promise begins with refreshing and spicy top notes: juicy apple combined with piquant pink pepper and aromatic rosemary create an invigorating start.

In the heart of the composition, warm cloves and delicate rose unfold, adding spicy depth and floral softness.

The base presents an intense blend: ambroxan imparts a modern musky note, castoreum and labdanum introduce animalic and balsamic tones, while nagarmotha and patchouli complete the composition with woody and earthy solidity, ensuring a long-lasting and memorable trail.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website https://www.fredericmalle.com/
Year of production 2017
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

Composition pyramid

Apple
Pink pepper
Rosemary
Clove
Rose
Ambroxan
Castoreum
Labdanum

Fragrance characteristics

based on 8 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
25%
Unisex
62%
Female
12%
What kind of event
Date
12%
Wedding
12%
Sport
12%
Sleep
0%
For party
12%
For every day
12%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
12%
Theatre
12%
Office
12%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
0%
Spring
Spring
0%
Summer
Summer
0%
Autumn
Autumn
100%
For what style / mood
Casual
25%
Gala
25%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
50%
36-45 years
50%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
14%
On the wrist
14%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
14%
Behind the ears
14%
On the elbow
14%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
29%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
33%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
17%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
17%
Joy
17%
Calm
17%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Strong
3
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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The fragrance “Promise” is the second in the Desert Gems line, launched in 2017 thanks to a collaboration with perfumer Dominique Ropion. It's aimed at the Arab market and reflects traditional values of Eastern perfumery: longevity, sillage, richness, and characteristic regional motifs. But, of course, Frédéric Malle couldn't help but surprise us with something unusual. I still haven't encountered a fragrance quite like this, even though all its components are familiar to me.

Honestly, I've always been wary of animalic notes with dirt and organic elements, and I was initially predisposed against Promise. But, to my surprise, instead of the expected manure and damp earth, I smelled dry apple cider poured into a wooden mug lined with soft leather. Mineral, woody, amber, and fruity accords merge into a harmony that is both simple and complex. The composition sounds multi-layered, filling the space without leaving gaps. It's truly noble and exquisite.

The woody accord is built on cyperus, patchouli, and cashmeran, while sparkling apple cider adds freshness and sweetness. But the leather accord is especially interesting: isobutyl quinoline ties all the elements together, and only Dominique Ropion could make me say, “Isobutyl quinoline. That's cool.” My expectations were not met. Promise is not a murky mess with a fecal-woody smell, but a dry, transparent, and dynamic fragrance.

I've already mentioned that Promise is my favorite fragrance from the brand, even though I wear completely different ones. This is one of those cases where you want to enjoy a magnificent work without being tied to context. Who is Promise for? First and foremost, for those who want fragrances to last long on the skin and attract attention. Lovers of oud and rose will find an interesting interpretation of a familiar theme
4/5
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The fragrance just explodes with spices, and ambroxan is clearly at the forefront here. It's an interesting specimen, of course, but it sounds a bit outdated. To be honest, it's an acquired taste, but it definitely has its own uniqueness
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2
Unfortunately, I got the impression that this rose smells somewhat strange on my skin, even unpleasant. Perhaps on another person, it will unfold completely differently and become a true masterpiece. Be sure to try it on yourself, but be careful - the fragrance is very long-lasting, stays for several days, and leaves a powerful sillage that is hard to wash off
5/5
5
The scents of this fragrance evoke associations with apples and hookah smoke. Quite interesting and beautiful, but not without its flaws. I have a 2020 batch, and I only apply it once to my skin, but unfortunately, the longevity is only about 5 hours. I can't say it's anything outstanding, as some people write
5/5
5
I can't say it's easy to pick out cypreol from the overall scent, even though many consider it the main note. But what I do smell really pleases me. It's not like what you usually find on store shelves. Finding an analogue from a huge collection won't be easy. This is exactly what you expect from a niche brand
5/5
5
This smell is just awful, as if someone decided to mix alcohol with spices and pour it into a bottle. Cypriol, apple, rose, and patchouli - sounds like a recipe for a bad cocktail. There are so many spices here that my head spins, like after drinking. Clove and pink pepper - this isn't a fragrance, but a real torture for the nose. It smells like some cheap liqueur left over from a party. If you like alcoholic scents, then maybe this will suit you, but I wouldn't recommend it
4/5
4
Hot embers, dark sand under a starry sky, skin warmed by the sun and the pulsation of life. This feeling of internal and external heat permeates everything around. At some point, a sweet, languid sensation arises, as if eroticism hangs in the air

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