Promise

29 reseñas

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• ngarcia

  December 7, 2019

  

  Hard to pin down specific notes; it’s one of those that create a unique accord where everything blends together. Dense, but not as sweet as Baccarat Rouge 540, nor as invasive as Interlude. It wraps around me like Baccarat, except the notes have nothing to do with it. For me, it’s 100% masculine, ultra-potent, with projection up to 2 meters and 4 hours, and longevity of over 12 hours (could be in the top 10). It’s complicated, not for compliments, but it’s not an unpleasant invasive scent; it’s different and the quality of ingredients is noticeable. I’d never buy it blind, but I like it. Not enough to get a big bottle, but it has something special. I took the 10ml; with that power, it’ll last forever. Longevity: 8.7, Projection: 8.5, Scent: 8.1, Unique: 8. Emotional: No.

• Emorandeira

  March 2, 2020

  

  What stands out most is the spicy aspect; at times it reminds me of Kilian’s Intoxicated, but less sweet and much drier. The rose combined with the balsamic and aromatic notes gives it a very oriental touch, similar to rose and oud perfumes, though swapping the oud for a different woody and animalic base. Overall, it recalls some Amouage fragrances. I’d swear it had incense, but it doesn’t; the combination of notes creates a similar effect. It’s not for getting compliments: the heart is lovely and can be liked, but the strong opening and the abrupt dry-down might turn off those who don’t understand this type of fragrance. Performance is excellent: considerable longevity and high projection at first. I opted for a 10ml bottle, which is comfortable and, although it costs more per ml, you get what a 30ml would cost; given its potency and special scent, it’s enough. Recommended for lovers of oriental scents with rose and spices. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 9, Projection: 8.5, Value: 7, Versatility: 5, Originality: 9, Overall: 9.

• Emorandeira

  March 6, 2020

  

  What really grabs me is the spicy note. At times it reminds me of Kilian’s Intoxicated, but less sweet and much drier. The rose combined with the balsamic gives it a very oriental touch, like rose and oud but with a different woody and animalic base. Overall, it recalls Amouage. I’d swear it has incense, but it doesn’t. The blend creates a similar effect. It’s not for receiving compliments; the heart is nice and might please some, but the initial potency and harsh dry-down can bother those who don’t get this vibe. Performance: a beast. Lasts a long time and projects high at first. Like Ngacia, I took the 10ml bottle. It’s more expensive per ml, but counts as a 30ml and, given its power and special scent, it’s worth it. Recommended for lovers of oriental scents with rose and spices. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 9, Projection: 8.5, Value: 7, Versatility: 5, Originality: 9. Overall: 9.

• Don Giovanni

  May 29, 2020

  

  Just as top-tier as its siblings, first-class quality. Unisex with masculine undertones, but watch out: the trail is beastly and lasts all day. Perfect for cold weather, though in Seville it hit me out of the park.

• FranSeatJones.

  January 4, 2021

  

  Promise is a perfume I wouldn’t have approached years ago for being unpredictable, but you have to get to know it and dedicate time to it. It’s green like a Christmas pine, earthy in just the right measure, with extra-tart apple, dusted in pepper, and a rose that’s anything but fresh, born around a rosemary bush. You can feel that animalic touch (castoreum); it’s not aggressive, but dirty and sexy. It develops high, turning serious and dark (in the style of Black Afgano). It’s eternal, elegant, and glamorous. I’m not elegant, so my 10 ml will last me forever; with 4 or 6 splashes, you’re all day long draped in green glamour. Completely unisex, though it leans masculine in the dry down. On a woman, it would be sublime. It would be Silvano’s night perfume, the god of the forests. I’d follow him through those lush woods, drunk on his scent. Promise: ranked 4th in my top 10 of the disgusting 2020. Love.

• Dr.No

  April 11, 2021

  

  Another Ropion gem that often goes unnoticed. Part of Desert Gems, the collection of four fragrances, and it’s the most ‘accessible’ compared to The Night or Dawn. Promise: a heavy, dense, and dark opening. Cyprus oil dominates, making you think it’s oud, but it’s not; it smells oily, woody, and blends easily. It’s paired with a prominent apple and Bulgarian/Turkish roses in the base. Labdanum, patchouli, and pepper add nuances over ambroxan. It has little development, is masculine, though a woman who likes dark scents will find a treasure. It’s powerful with high performance, but not very versatile. It revolves around Cyprus oil and apple. The quality is extremely high; it smells more expensive than it is ($390 for 100ml). It blew my mind. Frederic Malle is usually classic and refined, but Desert Gems shows his radical side, like an AMG Mercedes. I want to find a flaw: the price, the lack of versatility, or the ambroxan instead of ambergris, but they’re just excuses. I’ve recommended it blindly and no one has complained. It’s hard to dislike. Masterpiece? Absolutely. One of the best Cyprus oil scents? Yes. One of the best from Frederic Malle? Yes. My favorite from Desert Gems? Not quite.

• PabDark1014

  August 6, 2021

  

  The best perfume I’ve ever smelled. A marvel, a sublime work. You’ll feel sexy, seductive, and conquering with this fragrance. The best part is that its longevity is impressive. A marvel without a doubt.

• PabDark1014

  August 21, 2021

  

  The best perfume I’ve ever smelled. A marvel, a sublime work of art. You feel sexy, seductive, and conquering with it. The best part is its impressive longevity. A wonder, without a doubt.

• Mr. Noob

  November 4, 2021

  

  A masterpiece by Ropion from the Desert Gems collection, the most affordable in the house. The opening features Cyprus oil (reminds me of Aranayaka by Prin Parfums) that lasts forever, accompanied by pink apple (can’t tell if Turkish or Bulgarian). If you like dark, strong scents, this is for you. It’s powerful with excellent performance, but not very versatile. It works great in my temperate-warm climate and is best for formal wear; no polo shirts. Powerful and sublime.

• Angelmaius

  December 21, 2021

  

  The first time I smelled it, I liked the opening but wasn’t blown away. However, like the greats, its true magnificence arrives once it dries down. It’s intoxicating and even erotic. I don’t know which note creates that sexuality, but on my skin, it fosters a vibe I haven’t felt with any other perfume.

• Angelmaius

  January 1, 2022

  

  The first time I tried it, I liked it at first but it didn’t excite me. However, once it dried down, it revealed its true magnificence: it’s intoxicating and even erotic. I can’t pinpoint which note creates that sexuality (not sensuality), but on my skin, it creates a luscious effect I haven’t experienced with any other perfume.

• Eneko

  February 10, 2022

  

  Is there anything more beautiful and true than a promise? Promise is a beast of a fragrance, all caps. It has electric, dark, acidic, and dry tones. It’s a true work of art, number one in my collection. It opens with a loud, acidic, totally green apple: not the sweet one from Hugo Boss, but the dark, opulent kind that sent Snow White to the underworld. It has spicy notes that add brutal strength. Then, the heart is majestic with pink tones and high-quality Turkish and Bulgarian roses, dry and earthy. Cypriol is always there. On skin, it leaves a fine animalic scent that makes it masculine, sexy, and seductive. It’s not simple; it’s complex, and that’s its secret. Don’t buy it blind if you don’t know what cypriol is. It’s not for young people; it’s for those over 30, denoting seriousness and confidence. It’s masculine, perfect for cold weather (fall/winter), and large spaces. It’s an abyss beast that projects for miles. Strong opening, but brutal longevity and projection. Worth every milliliter. It smells like Promise. For those seeking something unique, with a hard character and personality. If you don’t wear it with confidence, it will take you down. The promise of a great perfumer made real.

• Eneko

  February 11, 2022

  

  Is there anything more beautiful and faithful than a promise? This perfume is a beast, all the way. Electric, dark, acidic, and dry tones. A work of art, definitely number 1 in my collection. What does Promise smell like? It opens with a shrill, acidic, totally green apple. Not the sweet Hugo Boss apple, but the dark, opulent, and dense one that sent Snow White to hell. The opening has spicy touches giving it brutal force. Then comes the masterpiece: pink tones adding elegance, Turkish and Bulgarian roses of spectacular quality, dry and earthy, with amazing seriousness. Cipriol accompanies it always, rounding out the treasure. On skin, it leaves a fine animal touch that makes it masculine, sexy, and seductive. It’s not a simple scent; it’s extremely complex, and that’s its secret. Don’t buy it blind, especially if you haven’t tried Cipriol before. No joke. Age: Not for young people; it’s for those over 30, denoting seriousness, character, and great confidence. You have to know how to wear it, because if not, it will take you down. Gender: Leans masculine due to the cipriol and animalic finish. Occasions: Stands out in the cold (autumn/winter). Avoid small spaces; it has the strength of a desert god and can be hostile. The cold is its ideal stage. Do people like it? Yes, to my surprise. It doesn’t go unnoticed; people smell it from miles away and ask what you’re wearing. But if there are people nearby, the opening can be overwhelming. Lasts 24 hours on skin, projects to 2 meters for the first 4 hours, then stays in your personal space for another 8. Trail: 10. Pros: Undeniable quality, power, and longevity. Every ml is gold. No one compares to it; it smells like Promise. Cons: Can seem hostile due to the cipriol and potency. Who is it for? Anyone wanting something unique, with a hard character and personality. If you don’t wear it with confidence, it will drag you down. In a sentence: The promise of one of the best perfumers made real, a magical, unique, and beautiful piece.

• avasquezniche

  October 11, 2022

  

  A masterpiece of perfumery. Every time I smell it, I can’t believe it; it’s perfect. It has a unique DNA: cypriol and green apple with juicy roses that give it a sexy, soft vibe, built on a powerful base of patchouli, labdanum, and ambroxan. It’s a winner, exuding class and mystery, and is as sexy as it gets. It’s complex, just how I like it, and one of the best from Frederic Malle. Although it feels linear, the cypriol intensifies beautifully over time. It’s worth trying at least once. It’s incredible: infinite longevity, projection, and trail. It’s not very versatile; I don’t see it for the office or casual wear. If you don’t dress with the same level of class this perfume commands, it will easily overpower you. It’s too powerful.

• Perfu_Manu

  November 7, 2022

  

  Not my cup of tea. I can smell it and understand why others love it, but after trying decants over and over, I just don’t get hooked. It’s a fresh apple scent with a hint of cypriol (which smells fresh, not smoky, on my skin). These ingredients create something surprising, but it doesn’t excite me or convey anything. Frederic Malle must be thrilled with the Oud Aquilaria created by Ropion for Oman Luxury.

• Hombre_Perfumado

  March 13, 2023

  

  One of my best fragrances. At first, upon smelling it, I thought of nail polish or paint—something challenging and complex. But after several sprays, I understood it and bought it. It’s powerful, peculiar, and sensual, easily making my top 5. It opens with an acidic, dense, dark green apple, like cider, with spicy and peppery notes. Then, an invasive explosion of cyperus dominates everything: aggressive, thick, green, earthy, and medicinal. As it evolves, the fruit notes fade, and the cyperus wraps itself in a veil of subtle, powdery, carnal roses. The cyperus blends with clove, adding a dirty, fecal-mossy touch. Finally, the roses recede and the castoreum shines through—sexual, musky, and animalic, with labdanum and patchouli. Infinite longevity and brutal projection.

• JxtaPerfumes

  May 22, 2023

  

  Welcome to my skin with Promise by Frederic Malle, a gem from the Desert Gems collection that’s nearly impossible to describe. At first, the mind resists; the notes suggest something fruity, but the reality is magical and unique. Cipriol dominates, that intense green scent reminiscent of millions of compressed nagarmota stems. Upon application, it’s a green apple—acidic and spicy (perhaps due to pink pepper)—bathed in cypriol oil. If there are roses, they’re green and unripe. The sensation is walking through a forest of sour apples under a rain of cypriol oil. Then, subtle animal notes emerge, perhaps a masterfully integrated oud, adding sensuality and elegance. It elevates the masculinity of the wearer; it’s pleasurable and unique, but it feels too big for me. I don’t know when to wear it so that I’m the one carrying it, not the other way around. That’s why, even though I tested it as a decant, I won’t buy the full bottle. If you want to try niche perfumery that’s off the beaten path, look for JMperfumes on Etsy.

• uhm

  May 23, 2023

  

  A perfume that lasts over 12 hours, and I’d say 15 too, haha. That, combined with its marked character of cypriol, like green leather and something animalic, maybe also due to the castoreum, makes me not see it at all for everyday wear. But even if it might get tiring, it has something that makes it unique and, in my opinion, very original: the counterpoint of a fresh apple that persists throughout the development and occasionally exudes very pleasant effluvia. It definitely deserves a try. A faint note of sweet rose completes the picture. Surely, like almost all beast mode perfumes of this era, it’s loaded with typical ambroxan molecules that I don’t like much, but here they don’t stand out at all… However, one always feels that perhaps polishing those aspects would yield scents with slightly more pleasant and natural sensations, though surely at the cost of less longevity and impact. As I said, a perfume that at the very least deserves a sniff; for a special occasion, I might get a few ml. The price… obscene and pretentious, just like many other areas of modern life.

• JxtaPerfumes

  May 23, 2023

  

  Welcome to a new olfactory review of Promise by Frederic Malle, from his Desert Gems collection. It’s one of the hardest fragrances to review I’ve tried; it doesn’t smell like anything you’ve heard before. The first time I smelled it, I couldn’t imagine that scent; it’s something your mind isn’t programmed to process, as reading the notes makes you imagine something fruity, but the heart is completely magical. I’d base this fragrance on several phases, with a predominant base aroma of cypriol: if green color had a smell, it would be this. It’s a green scent that makes you believe millions of green nagarmota stalks have been compressed. Upon application, we get this magical cypriol oil harmonized with a green, acidic, and spicy apple, perhaps due to that pink pepper note. After a few moments, do I smell roses? In my case, I struggle to appreciate them; I imagine they are very unripe roses, in their first growth phase, completely green. It reflects the idea of walking through a forest of acidic green apples, bathed in bubbles of top-quality cypriol oil. As it settles, that explosion of scent diffuses and the animalic notes appear with subtlety worthy of Frederic Malle. Besides the castoreum, I can’t believe it doesn’t have another declared animalic note; you wouldn’t be surprised if it had a very integrated animalic oud, due to its balsamic and pleasurable effect, which seems masterful. It’s sensual, attractive, elegant, and mature; it would boost the virility of any man wearing it. It’s very pleasant to smell, the formula is unique, and it won’t remind you of anything prior. Still, it’s the only fragrance in my collection that feels too big for me: I can’t comprehend when I could wear it and feel like I’m wearing it, not her on me. That’s why try it, but in my case, I won’t buy the full bottle again; if I need to feel what’s described, I’ll buy another decant, as I did with The Moon, for the integrity I have with this one. Thanks for your time. If you want to try niche and exclusive scents, check out my Etsy online store JMperfumes.

• ViceCity990

  March 12, 2024

  

  So far, the juiciest, most acidic, and realistic apple scent I’ve tried. Very balanced and original. The woods and animalic touches from the castoreum accompany the development perfectly. From Malle, this is still the safest blind buy (though not necessarily recommended).

• Victortor

  March 14, 2024

  

  What an amazing scent. Extremely well-balanced, it conveys multiple emotions, it’s multifaceted. It feels dark on one side, sexy on another, very elegant on another… always round. It opens with a juicy, bright apple, from which I believe the most projecting accord comes. Soon after, a cypriol embraces you, accompanying the entire development, though it feels greener at first. After a few minutes, refreshing spices and a creamy rose appear. I detect something like oud later on, and its animalic side, but it’s far from being risky. Looking at the notes, it could be a more challenging scent, but it’s not at all. Extremely addictive and intoxicating; I can’t stop smelling it. To note, it’s perfectly balanced from start to finish; it’s a fragrance that wraps you in a precious aura. You could go completely naked, and wearing Promise would dress you up, denoting elegance and poise. Wonderful. Quality-to-price ratio: whatever you’re willing to pay. It’s not cheap, but it’s so, so good… For cold days, it works well in autumn-winter, unisex, and has good performance, though I’d like it to last a bit longer, honestly. The projection is just right so it doesn’t lose that elegant touch. A masterpiece.

• etunesi

  April 10, 2024

  

  A fantastic perfume, very original and well-balanced. It lasts an eternity, projects beautifully, and I think it’s the one that brings me the most compliments from my collection. I’d even recommend it for blind buys.

• Txolo48

  November 30, 2024

  

  It’s on another level. A beast of a fragrance. Complex, intriguing, lasts forever, projects strongly… let’s just say it plays in a top-tier league. As we always say, better to try before you buy if possible—get a decant and give it 3-4 chances to really know it. The problem? If you try it well, you’ll immediately want it in your collection.

• Espartaco

  March 17, 2025

  

  A rose/oud monotone without oud, or in this case, rose/patchouli with a patchouli that isn’t the protagonist. When this olfactory family is cloying and repetitive, Promise is airy and luminous. It’s an ode to the most organic and anatomical rose, wrapped from start to finish in apple skin and other raw freshness accords like nagarmota. It adds depth and longevity; to my taste, it’s vulgarized by a not-so-obvious ambroxan tone that blends with the raw accords of the notes. The castoreum isn’t very animalic; it doesn’t contribute much, considering the ambergris rose family smelling of sausages is already invented. At most, it adds that soft daylight tone, which is good so it’s not the typical crushed cricket-smelling rose/patchouli; this one is more delicate. It’s not to my taste because that family bothers me, but trying to isolate it from my personal preferences, I didn’t find much. Good longevity, medium sillage.

• Espartaco

  March 20, 2025

  

  A rose/oud monotheme without actual oud, or rather rose/patchouli with a patchouli that isn’t the star. When that olfactory family can be cloying and nagging, Promise is airy and luminous. It’s an ode to the most organic and anatomical rose, wrapped from start to finish in green apple skin and raw freshness accords like nagarmota. It provides depth and longevity, though to my taste, an understated ambergris tone vulgarizes it slightly, blending well with the raw accords. The castoreum isn’t very animalic; it doesn’t contribute much because the ambergris rose family with its sausage-like scent is already invented, at most adding a soft daylight tone that helps it avoid being a typical crushed-cricket smelling rose/patchouli; this one is more delicate. It’s not my taste because I find that family bothersome, but I couldn’t really isolate much of it even trying. Good longevity, medium sillage.

• Jimmyvrod

  April 28, 2025

  

  Number one point: this does not have castoreum; don’t let yourself be misled by YouTuber reviews. It’s the rose from Portrait of a Lady, a cold rose joined by a green, acidic apple accord that awakens the senses. The cypriol evolves on the skin, where everyone adds their own magic. On my skin, the rose and woody notes stand out more, and at times I get a relaxing sensation in my nose, a numbing feeling I associate with clove. In the dry-down, it fades with a salty touch but the rose remains dominant. A beast in projection and longevity, a perfume with more quality than its price. A bottled work of art.

• Lux

  July 31, 2025

  

  A deeply woody proposal with very dark, penetrating roses. The wood and roses are wrapped in a damp, earthy quality that gives it a very special, elegant, and sophisticated vibe. It speaks the language of oud and intense Arab roses: warm, thorny, and stained with earth. All the beauty of concentrated oriental aromas condensed into a juice that creates an olfactory journey. It evolves from the moment you put it on, taking you through different, intense landscapes for hours. For lovers of Bulgarian roses, intense Arab roses, hot dark wood, sand, and oud… this perfume delivers exactly what it promises.

• Scentleasar

  August 25, 2025

  

  It’s strong, very strong. My husband says it’s extremely unpleasant. To me, it’s just indifferent—not a like or a dislike. It’s powerful and projects well, but the blend doesn’t convince me. The notes don’t integrate; I smell the apple and roses separately and think, ‘What’s going on here? This doesn’t match.’ I’d swap the roses for something less contrasting to make it work. Someone promised a picnic with apples in a rose and pine garden, right? At that point, personal preferences have to take a backseat, don’t they? 😊

• Agus tino

  September 15, 2025

  

  Amazing fragrance, true work of art. Starts with a sweet cider-like apple, then a green note kicks in—I think it’s cypriol. There’s a very subtle, dark rose that lasts forever on skin and clothes, I won’t even tell you. Projects for 4 to 6 hours; don’t overdo it with more than four sprays or you’ll end up showering immediately. I have a 100ml bottle and I’m sure I’ll be leaving it as an inheritance to my great-grandchildren; it lasts an eternity. Don’t expect compliments, but for formal or semi-formal occasions, you’ll make a stunning olfactory impression.