Fragrance comparison

Elegance vs Promise

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #35,592 White FloralRose

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Promise

Accessorize

4.1010 votes

Rank #39,339 FreshWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Promise
Choose it for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elegance3/5

Promise1/5

Ratings & consensus: Elegance
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Promise
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elegance

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EleganceAna Hickmann

PromiseAccessorize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerEleganceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

30%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePromise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

fresh100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

Top

LitchiBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Blossom

Heart

CassisJasmineCherry BlossomPeonyViolet

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCassis, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEleganceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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Promise by Accessorize is a fragrance for women. Promise was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Litchi, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Blossom; middle notes are Cassis, Jasmine, Cherry Blossom, Peony and Violet; base notes are Musk, Vanilla and Amber.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elegance or Promise?

Elegance takes 3 of 5 categories. Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes; Promise is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Promise for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elegance or Promise?

They last about the same: Elegance 55/100, Promise 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elegance or Promise?

Promise projects furthest (Promise 63/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegance and Promise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Cassis, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Elegance or Promise better for summer or winter?

Elegance suits daytime wear; Promise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegance and Promise?

Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey. Promise has top notes of Litchi, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Cassis, Jasmine, Cherry Blossom and Peony, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.