Promesse by Cacharel

Absolute favorite, no competition. I still have the last little bit saved in the bottle. Does anyone know a dupe that’s similar? Please, I can’t get enough of this scent.

Exquisite perfume. I’ve been wearing it since 11 AM and it’s still projecting like explosions. It’s exactly as I remember. It has a sharp edge, like it’s saying ‘hey, I’m here.’ It hits you like a bouquet of orchids in the face, with a touch of violet and a strong, sweet jasmine finish. If I had to define it in one word: cheeky or joyful.

It was one of my first perfumes, back in my mid-teens… I remember falling in love with it the first time I smelled it, bought it, and it didn’t disappoint. I don’t understand why they discontinued it; it was sweet, very different, smelled like ‘strawberry’ but with class, violet or something similar. You could wear it day or night. If anyone knows of a similar perfume, please let me know.

Girls, I spent a long time looking for a perfume similar to Promesse after it was discontinued, and my search led me to Dior’s Joy; they are incredibly similar. 100% recommended for anyone mourning the loss of our beloved Promesse.

A masterpiece. Sweet, fresh, then it leaves a lingering warmth I can’t quite identify… where I went, I left my mark with this perfume. I don’t understand why they discontinued it… what was the criteria?

It was beautiful: fresh, cheerful, and youthful yet sophisticated. The blackberry scent won me over because my go-to back then was Doubleje Eau Jeune. That one took you to a pine forest picking blackberries and raspberries, while this did it in a fresher, more elegant, and refined way. I have a memory of smelling it on my wrist while studying. Along with Anaïs Anaïs, this was my favorite Cacharel. I think if it came back, it would be a hit. As a perfume for teens, it feels much less childish than Amor Amor.

The first time I smelled it, I was captivated: sweet, fresh, soft, romantic, and clean. Back then, luxury perfumery was starting to gain ground over cheap colognes, and I was head over heels for Cacharel; this was my crown jewel. I managed to get a sample from Sephora for special occasions, but it was so expensive I could never afford the bottle. Over the years, I learned it was discontinued and now there’s no way to find it at a reasonable price. I don’t understand why they stopped making it; it had such staying power. I hope they bring it back like other brands did with their classics. If anyone has one in good condition or knows of a similar scent, please contact me.

Ah! My perfume from 2005, the year I fell in love for the first time at 16. It was a gift from my parents; I think I used three bottles that year (I still keep the last one with a little liquid left and the body cream). It was a delicious scent, one of those that would still be relevant today, and I probably would still be using it. Fruity, tender, and youthful. The performance was a bit weak, but you forgive it for being so delicious.

I’ve finally finished the bottle. I hope I never forget this fascinating scent, especially since it’s surely discontinued and I doubt I’ll find it online. Nothing compares to it. Promesse will never die; you’ll always remain in the memories of those who loved you.

I still have half a bottle left. I haven’t worn it in a while, but I’ll give it another chance. It’s a very youthful, citrus-floral scent with a slight acidic edge, strong and long-lasting thanks to being an EDT. It smells like innocence—the feeling of a mutual promise and declaration of love when you’re young and still believe in love, perhaps your first or second. It smells like young, innocent, pure, and faithful love, where that person is everything and there’s no room for jealousy or third parties, something that sadly almost doesn’t exist anymore. It smells like idealized love; it’s a fragrance that makes you feel that emotion and joy. It’s worth smelling. Even though they’ve discontinued it, they always do the same with the best fragrances.

I used it too. It was fresh, light, and pleasant for daily wear in spring; it was great.

I used it and it was one of my favorites. The floral and musky scent was soft and stayed beautifully on the skin. It smelled great because everyone I passed by told me I smelled good. It’s a shame they stopped making it.

Soft and uncomplicated. I recommend it for people under 25, because every young person who asked me about the scent loved it. It has a sweet note that I like, but it’s not a cure-all.

I absolutely loved this perfume! The scent doesn’t get overwhelming. What a shame you can’t find it in stores anymore…

It got a bit monotonous for me, so I gave it away. It lacks character; there are less famous options that smell much better.