Fragrance comparison

Goku vs Promise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #20,916 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Promise

Accessorize

4.1010 votes

Rank #39,339 FreshWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Promise
Choose it for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Goku2/5

Promise2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GokuPisello Parfum

PromiseAccessorize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerPromiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGoku

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPromiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

fresh100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

Top

LitchiBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Blossom

Heart

CassisJasmineCherry BlossomPeonyViolet

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCherry Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,916

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#39,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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, Goku or Promise?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes; Promise is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Promise for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goku or Promise?

Goku lasts longest (Goku 59/100, Promise 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Goku or Promise?

Projection is very close: Goku 63/100, Promise 63/100 for sillage.

Do Goku and Promise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Cherry Blossom.

Is Goku or Promise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Goku and Promise?

Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand. 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.