Promesa

2 reseñas

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• Cosmoloid

  August 17, 2018

  

  The original ‘Promesa’ was born with Myrurgia in 1917 and is now almost impossible to find. Its bottle is a museum piece designed by Julien Viard, nearly unobtainable, and the contents are even rarer. This review covers the 1950s version, featuring a rectangular design, oval base, and a romantic label reminiscent of a palace ball. It’s the first Myrurgia reedition since the 1920s. Some might argue it’s not the original, but Fragrantica usually doesn’t list such vintage scents, so I think it’s worth noting the origin. It’s not a flanker; it’s the return of a perfume that was born and died in the brand’s history. In short, this 1950s Promesa is Myrurgia’s answer to Guerlain’s L’Heure Bleue: less complex, but of the same caliber. The opening is citrusy, more acidic lime than bergamot, lasts a breath, then explodes into a dense, woody, floral, and resinous accord, all blended without overpowering. It features amber, musk, green tea, and lily of the valley. Neither cloying nor excessive. A proper scent with a powder-dry finish very typical of the era. Unlike L’Heure Bleue, this one has gone out of style, but other fragrances have stood the test of time. I’m surprised by the quality and complexity of Myrurgia; it’s a shame it later lost its way—the 2000 Promesa has nothing to do with it and feels even more outdated. Cheers.

• Eli_k_eli

  December 8, 2020

  

  What an exquisite perfume! My mom received it as a gift when I was 13; a family friend brought it back from Madrid. We’re Argentine, and we both absolutely adore it. It’s super feminine with a lot of personality—I’d say it’s a classic or formal scent, but incredibly rich. We perceive it as floral and powerful; it’s truly unique! Today, more than 15 years later, we still keep the empty bottle for its sentimental value, and you can still smell a hint of the fragrance. The longevity was excellent. I don’t know if they still make it, but if you ever get the chance to try or buy it, I recommend it from the bottom of my heart. I really hope I can have it again someday!