Promise

29 reseñas

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• ngarcia

  December 4, 2019

  

  Hard to put notes to it; it’s one of those that create a unique accord where everything blends. Dense, but not as sweet as Baccarat Rouge 540, nor as invasive as Interlude Man. It envelops like Baccarat, except the notes have nothing to do with each other. To me, it’s 100% masculine, ultra-potent, with projection up to two metres and a duration 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 buy a large bottle, but it has something special. I took the 10ml; with that potency, it will last forever. Duration: 8.7, Projection: 8.5, Scent: 8.1, Unique: 8. Emotional: No.

• Emorandeira

  February 20, 2020

  

  What stands out most is the spicy part; 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 note combination creates a similar effect. It’s not for receiving compliments: the heart is pretty and can be liked, but the opening potency and the harshness of the dry-down may displease those who don’t understand this type of fragrance. Performance is excellent: considerable longevity and high projection initially. I opted for a 10ml decant, which is comfortable and, although it costs more per ml, amounts to what a 30ml would cost; given its potency and special aroma, it’s sufficient. Recommended for lovers of oriental scents with rose and spices. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 9, Projection: 8.5, Value for money: 7, Versatility: 5, Originality: 9. Overall: 9.

• Emorandeira

  March 3, 2020

  

  What strikes me 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 notes 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 note combination creates a similar effect. It’s not for receiving compliments; the heart is pretty and can be liked, but the initial potency and harsh dry-down may annoy those who don’t get this vibe. Performance: beast. Lasts a long time and projects high initially. Like Ngacia, I took the 10ml bottle. It costs more per ml, but counts as a 30ml and, given its potency and special aroma, it’s worth it. Recommended for lovers of oriental scents with rose and spices. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 9, Projection: 8.5, Value for money: 7, Versatility: 5, Originality: 9. Overall: 9.

• Don Giovanni

  May 26, 2020

  

  Just as top-notch as its siblings, first-class quality. Unisex with masculine undertones, but beware: the trail is beastly and lasts all day. Ideal for cold weather, though in Seville it hit me like a ton of bricks.

• FranSeatJones.

  December 27, 2020

  

  Promise is a perfume I would not have approached years ago for being unpredictable, but it must be known and given time. It is green like a Christmas pine, earthy in just the right measure, with extra acidic apple, coated in pepper and a rose that is not fresh at all, born around a rosemary bush. You can feel that animalic point (castoreum), not aggressive, but dirty and sexy. It develops high, becoming serious and dark (in the style of Black Afgano). It is eternal, elegant and glamorous. I am not elegant, so my 10ml will last me forever; with 4 or 6 splashes you are all day long strung together with green glamour. Completely unisex, though in the dry-down it leans towards masculine. On a woman it would be sublime. It would be Silvano’s night perfume, god of the forests. I would follow him through those lush forests, intoxicated by his scent. Promise: placed 4th in my top 10 of the disgusting 2020. Love.

• Dr.No

  April 17, 2021

  

  Another Ropion fragrance that goes unnoticed. It belongs to Desert Gems, the collection of four fragrances, and is the most ‘affordable’ compared to The Night or Dawn. Promise: a heavy, dense and dark opening. The cyperus dominates, making one think it is oud, but it is not; it smells oily, woody and is easily confused. It is accompanied by 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 jewel. It is potent and has high performance, not very versatile. It revolves around the cyperus and the apple. The quality is very 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 is its radical side, like an AMG from Mercedes. I want to find a fault: the price, the lack of versatility or the ambroxan instead of ambergris, but these are pretexts. I have recommended it blindly and no one has complained. It is difficult. Masterpiece? Absolutely. One of the best cyperus scents? Yes. One of the best from Frederic Malle? Yes. My favourite from Desert Gems? No.

• PabDark1014

  July 31, 2021

  

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

• Mr. Noob

  November 14, 2021

  

  A masterpiece by Ropion from the Desert Gems collection, the most affordable from the house. The opening features cyperus oil (reminds me of Aranayaka by Prin Parfums) which lasts a lifetime, accompanied by pink apple (cannot distinguish between Turkish or Bulgarian). If you like dark, strong scents, this is for you. It is potent and offers excellent performance, though not very versatile. In my temperate-warm climate, it works brilliantly and is suited for formal wear; nothing for polo shirts. Potent and sublime.

• Angelmaius

  December 10, 2021

  

  The first time I tried it, I liked the opening, but it didn’t excite me. However, once it dried down, it showed its true magnificence: it’s intoxicating and even erotic. I don’t know which note generates that sexuality (not sensuality), but on my skin it creates a libidinous effect I don’t recall with any other perfume.

• Angelmaius

  December 13, 2021

  

  The first time I smelled it, I liked the opening but it didn’t quite excite me. However, like the greats, its magnificence arrives once it has dried. It is intoxicating and even erotic. I don’t know which note creates that sexuality, but on my skin it fosters a lust I don’t recall with any other perfume.

• Eneko

  February 8, 2022

  

  Is there anything more beautiful and faithful than a promise? This perfume is a beast, with all the letters. Electric, dark, acidic, and dry tones. A work of art, undoubtedly number one 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. In the opening, there are spicy touches that give it a brutal force. Then comes the masterpiece: pink tones that add elegance, Turkish and Bulgarian roses of spectacular quality, dry and earthy, with amazing seriousness. Cipriol accompanies it always, rounding off 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. Abstain from buying it blind, especially if you haven’t tried cipriol before. No joke. Age: Not for the young; it’s for those over 30, denoting seriousness, character, and great confidence. It needs to be worn well, because if not, it will take you over. Gender: Leans masculine due to the cipriol and the animalic finish. Occasions: Excels 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. Is it liked? Yes, to my surprise. It doesn’t go unnoticed; people smell it from kilometres away and ask what you’re wearing. But if there are people close by, the opening can be overwhelming. Lasts 24 hours on skin, projects to two metres for the first 4 hours, then stays in the personal space for another 8. Trail: 10. Pros: Undeniable quality, potency, and longevity. Every ml is gold. No one compares it; it smells like Promise. Cons: Can result in being hostile due to the cipriol and potency. Who is it for? For those who want something unique, with hard character and personality. If you don’t wear it with confidence, it will wear you. In one sentence: The promise of one of the best perfumers made real, a magical, unique, and beautiful piece.

• Eneko

  February 11, 2022

  

  Is there anything more beautiful and faithful than a promise? Promise is a beastly fragrance, with all the letters. It has electric, dark, acidic, and dry tones. It’s a true work of art, number 1 in my collection. It opens with a shrill, acidic, and totally green apple: not the sweet one from Hugo Boss, but the dark and opulent one that sent Snow White to the underworld. It has spicy touches that give brutal strength. Then, the middle stage is majestic with pink tones and high-quality Turkish and Bulgarian roses, dry and earthy. The cypriol accompanies it always. 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. Abstain from buying it blindly if you don’t know cypriol. It’s not for young people; it’s for those over 30, denoting seriousness and security. It’s masculine, for cold weather (autumn/winter) and large spaces. It’s a beast from the abyss that smells for miles. Hard opening, but brutal longevity and projection. Worth every ml. It smells like Promise. For those seeking something unique, with hard character and personality. If you don’t wear it with confidence, it will take you over. The promise of a great perfumer made reality.

• avasquezniche

  September 27, 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 and soft air, over a powerful background of patchouli, labdanum, and ambroxan. It’s a winner, brimming with class and mystery, and it’s sexy beyond measure. It’s complex, as I like it, and one of the best from Frederic Malle. Although it feels linear, the cypriol rises with intensity over time. It deserves for everyone to try it once. It’s incredible: infinite longevity, projection, and trail. It’s in my top 5 for life. It’s not that versatile; I don’t see it for the office or casual wear. If you don’t dress like the class this perfume has, it can easily take you over. It’s too powerful.

• Perfu_Manu

  November 13, 2022

  

  Not my cup of tea. I smell it and understand why others like it, but I’ve tried it in decant after decant and for the life of me, I don’t get hooked. It’s a fresh apple scent with more cypriol (which on my skin smells fresh, not smoky). These components form something surprising, but neither excites me nor conveys anything. At FM, they must be very happy with the Oud Aquilaria that Ropion made for Oman Luxury.

• Hombre_Perfumado

  March 11, 2023

  

  One of my best fragrances. At first, when I smelled it, I thought of varnish or paint, something challenging and complicated. But after several tries, I understood it and bought it. It’s powerful, peculiar, and sensual, entering my top 5. It opens with a dense, dark, and sour green apple, like cider, with spicy and spiced touches. Then, an invasive explosion of cypriol dominates everything: aggressive, thick, green, earthy, and medicinal. As time passes, the fruits fade and the cypriol wraps a mantle of subtle, powdery, and carnal roses. The cypriol mixes with cloves, adding a dirty, faecal-mossy touch. Finally, the roses fade and the castoreum shines, sexual, musky, and animalic, with labdanum and patchouli. Infinite longevity and brutal projection.

• JxtaPerfumes

  May 24, 2023

  

  Welcome to my skin with Promise by Frederic Malle, a jewel of the Desert Gems that is almost impossible to describe. At first, the mind resists; the notes suggest something fruity, but the reality is magical and unique. Cypriol dominates, that intense green scent smelling of millions of compressed nagarmota stalks. Upon application, it’s a green, acidic, and spicy apple (perhaps due to the pink pepper) bathed in cypriol oil. If there are roses, they are green and underripe. 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 heightens the masculinity of the wearer; it’s pleasurable and unique, but it feels too big for me; I don’t know when to use it so that I am the one wearing it, not the other way round. That’s why, although I try it in a decant, I won’t buy a full bottle. If you want to try niche perfume that is out of the ordinary, look for JMperfumes on Etsy.

• JxtaPerfumes

  June 15, 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 would base this fragrance on several phases, with a predominant base aroma of cipriol: if green colour had a smell, it would be this. It’s a green scent that makes you believe they’ve compressed millions of nagarmota green stalks. Upon application, we have this magical cipriol oil harmonised with a green, acidic, and spicy apple, perhaps due to that pink pepper note. After a few moments, do I smell the roses? In my case, I find it hard 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 cipriol oil. As it settles, that explosion of scent diffuses and the animalic notes appear with a subtlety worthy of Frederic Malle. Apart from the castoreum, I find it hard to 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 pleasant effect, which seems masterful. It’s sensual, attractive, elegant, and mature; it would boost the virility of any man who wears it. It’s very pleasant to smell, the formula is unique, and it won’t remind you of anything previous. 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. 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, due to the integrity I have with this one. Thanks for your time. If you want to try niche and exclusive scents, enter my Etsy online shop searching for JMperfumes.

• uhm

  June 16, 2023

  

  A perfume that lasts over 12 hours, and I’d say 15 as well, hehe. That, combined with that marked cypriol character, like green leather and something animalic, perhaps also due to the castoreum, makes me see it as absolutely not suitable for everyday wear. But even if it can be tiring, it has something that makes it unique and, in my view, very original: the counterpoint of a fresh apple that remains throughout the development and occasionally exudes very pleasant effluvia. It seems certainly worthy of a try without doubt. A weak note of sweet rose completes the job. Surely, like almost all beast perfumes of these times, it is loaded with the typical ambroxan molecules that I dislike so much, but here they don’t stand out at all… However, one always has the feeling that perhaps polishing those aspects would yield perfumes with somewhat more pleasant and natural sensations, although surely at the cost of less duration and impact. As I say, a perfume that at the very least deserves a sniff; for a special occasion, I might have a few ml. The price… obscene and pretentious, in the same way as many other areas of modern life.

• Victortor

  March 15, 2024

  

  What a wonderful scent. Extremely well balanced, it conveys various emotions, multifaceted. It feels dark in one part, sexy in another, and very elegant in another… always rounded. It opens with a juicy, bright apple; from here comes the most projecting accord, in my opinion. Very early on, a cypriol embraces us, accompanying the entire development, although at first it feels greener. After a few minutes, refreshing spices and a creamy rose appear. I detect something like oud later, and its more animalic part, but it is far from being risky. Looking at the notes, it could be a more challenging scent, but it isn’t. Extremely addictive and intoxicating; I can’t stop smelling it. Pointing out that it is extremely well balanced from start to finish, it is a fragrance that wraps you in a precious aura. You could go completely naked; wearing Promise would dress you and denote elegance and bearing. Marvelous. Quality-price ratio: whatever one is willing to pay. It’s not cheap, but it is so, so good… For cold days, it works well in autumn-winter, unisex, and performs well, although I would like it to last a bit longer, to be honest. The projection is just right so it doesn’t lose that elegant touch. Masterpiece.

• ViceCity990

  March 29, 2024

  

  To date, the juiciest, most acidic, and realistic apple I have tried. Very balanced and original. The woods and the animal touches of the castoreum accompany the development perfectly. From Malle, until now, the safest blind buy (though not recommended).

• etunesi

  April 4, 2024

  

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

• Txolo48

  November 12, 2024

  

  It’s another level. Absolute masterpiece. It’s complex, interesting, lasts a fortune, projects strongly… in short, it plays in a top league. As we always say, better to try before buying; if possible, get a decant and give it 3-4 opportunities to know it well. The problem is… if you try it properly, you’ll want to have it in your collection.

• Espartaco

  March 27, 2025

  

  Rose/oud theme 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 provides depth and longevity; to my taste, it’s vulgarised by a tone of ambroxan that isn’t very evident but combines well with the raw accords of the notes. The castoreum isn’t very animalic; it doesn’t contribute much, considering that the ambergris rose family with a smell of sausages is already invented. At most, it adds that soft daylight tone, which suits it well so it’s not the typical rose/patchouli with a crushed cricket smell; this one is more delicate. It’s not to my taste because that family bothers me, but trying to isolate it from my personal tastes, I haven’t found much to dislike. Good longevity, medium trail.

• Espartaco

  April 1, 2025

  

  A rose/oud monotheme without actual oud, or rather rose/patchouli with a patchouli that isn’t the protagonist. When that olfactory family can be cloying and tiresome, Promise is airy and luminous. It is an ode to the most organic and anatomical rose, wrapped from start to finish in apple skin and raw freshness accords like nagarmota. It provides depth and longevity, though in my opinion, an ambroxan tone that isn’t very evident vulgarises it slightly, combining with the raw accords. The castoreum isn’t very animalic; it doesn’t contribute much because this family of ambergris roses with a chorizo scent is already invented; at most, it adds a soft daylight tone that suits it, preventing it from being a typical crushed-cricket-smelling rose/patchouli. This is more delicate. It’s not my taste because that family bothers me, but trying to isolate it, I haven’t found much. Good longevity, medium sillage.

• Jimmyvrod

  April 27, 2025

  

  Point number one: this does not contain castoreum; do not be misled by YouTuber reviews. It is the rose from Portrait of a Lady, a cold rose to which an accord of acidic green apple is added to awaken the senses. The cypriol evolves on the skin, where everyone adds their own magic. On my skin, the rose and the woody notes stand out, and at times I get a relaxing sensation in my nose, a numbness I associate with cloves. In the dry-down, it departs with a salty touch but the rose remains dominant. It’s a bomb in terms of projection and longevity, a perfume with more quality than its price tag. An artwork in a bottle.

• Lux

  August 16, 2025

  

  A profoundly 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 bearing. It speaks the language of oud and intense Arab roses: warm, thorny, and stained with earth. All the beauty of concentrated oriental aromas distilled into a juice that creates an olfactory journey. It evolves from the moment you apply it, taking you through different and intense landscapes for many hours. For lovers of Bulgarian roses, intense Arab roses, dark wood warmed by the sun, sand, and oud… this perfume delivers exactly what it promises.

• Scentleasar

  August 27, 2025

  

  It’s strong, very strong. My husband says it’s horrible to an extreme degree. I find it indifferent; neither do I like it nor does it disgust me. It projects well, but the blend doesn’t convince me. The notes don’t integrate—I smell the apple and the roses separately and think, ‘What’s going on here? This doesn’t match.’ I would have swapped the roses for something less contrasting to make it work. Someone might have promised a picnic with apple in a garden of roses and pines; at that point, personal preferences have to be set aside, right? 😊

• Agus tino

  September 20, 2025

  

  Absolute masterpiece. It opens with a sweet, cider-like apple note before a green nuance emerges—I think it’s cypriol. There’s a very subtle, dark rose that lingers on skin and clothes for an eternity; I won’t even begin. Projection lasts between 4 and 6 hours, so don’t overdo it with more than four sprays or you’ll end up in the shower. I have a 100ml bottle and am sure I’ll leave it as an inheritance to my great-grandchildren; it lasts a fortune. Don’t expect compliments, but for formal or semi-formal occasions, you’ll make an olfactory impression that is simply brutal.