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Editions de Parfums Frédéric MalleDesert Gems

Promise (Parfum)

2017

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Versions Timeline

2017

Promise (Original Release)

Price Range
$245 – $470

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Dominique Ropion

"Promise is a powerful, darkly radiant fragrance created by Dominique Ropion and released in 2017. Its opening contrasts crisp apple with pink pepper and aromatic rosemary. The heart centers on an intense pairing of Bulgarian and Turkish roses, accented by clove. A dense base of cypriol, labdanum, patchouli, and ambroxan creates a smoky, woody, amber-like effect that suggests oud without relying on oud wood itself. The composition is highly concentrated in character, combining tart fruit, rich floral tones, earthy woods, and spicy warmth. It is regarded as a demanding but technically accomplished fragrance with exceptional presence and persistence."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Powerful
Luxurious
Mysterious
Sophisticated
Confident

Occasions

Formal
Dinner
Night Out
Date

Fun Facts

Promise creates an oud-like impression through cypriol, patchouli, and labdanum rather than oud wood itself.

A single application is often described as lasting on fabric for multiple days.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
FruitySpicyGreenFloralWoodyOrientalEarthyResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

apple
pink pepper
rosemary
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

bulgarian rose
turkish rose
clove
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

cypriol
labdanum
patchouli
ambroxan

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
100%

Enormous

Reviews Summary

“Promise is widely praised for its convincing oud-like effect, achieved through cypriol, patchouli, and labdanum. Reviewers frequently highlight the contrast between crisp tart apple and dark Turkish and Bulgarian rose. Its longevity and projection are commonly described as exceptionally strong, while its smoky, phenolic depth and demanding sillage make it unsuitable as an indiscriminate blind buy.”

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