Promesa

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• Cosmoloid

  August 22, 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 its contents even more so. This review concerns the 1950s version, featuring a rectangular design, an oval base, and a romantic label reminiscent of a palace ball. It is the first Myrurgia reissue since the 1920s. Perhaps someone might say it is not the original, but Fragrantica does not usually feature such vintage scents, and I believe it is worth mentioning the origin. It is not a flanker; it is 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, yet of the same style. The opening is citrusy, more acidic lime than bergamot, lasts a moment, and then explodes into a dense, woody, floral, and resinous aroma, all blended without being overpowering. It contains amber, musk, green tea, and lily. Neither cloying nor excessive. A correct scent with a talcum-powdered finish very typical of the era. Unlike L’Heure Bleue, this one is now out of fashion, though other fragrances have stood the test of time. I am surprised by the quality and complexity of Myrurgia; it is a pity that it later lost its way, as the 2000 Promesa has nothing to do with it and seems even more dated. Kind regards.

• Eli_k_eli

  December 11, 2020

  

  What an exquisite perfume! My mother received it as a gift when I was 13, brought back by a family friend from Madrid. We are Argentine, and both of us adore it. It is supremely feminine with great personality; I would say it is a classic or formal scent, but utterly delicious. We perceive it as floral and potent—it is unique! Today, with the bottle over 15 years old, we still keep the empty container for its sentimental value, and you can still detect a hint of the fragrance. Its longevity was excellent. I do not know if they still produce it, but if you have the chance to try or buy it, I recommend it from the bottom of my heart. I hope one day I can have it again!