Fragrance comparison

Linda Summer vs Promise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 167 ratings analysed

Linda Summer

O Boticário

3.96157 votes

Rank #15,725 FruityPowdery

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66%scent match

Closely related

Promise

Accessorize

4.1010 votes

Rank #39,339 FreshWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Linda Summer2/5

Promise2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Linda SummerO Boticário

PromiseAccessorize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerLinda SummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

157 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

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePromise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPromiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

fresh100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fresh, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachTropical FruitsPearBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomPeonyVioletNarcissusJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

LitchiBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Blossom

Heart

CassisJasmineCherry BlossomPeonyViolet

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Peony and Violet. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#39,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLinda SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Linda Summer by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing fruity floral perfume made for warm, sunny weather. It opens with juicy slices of sweet peach, crisp pear, and sparkling lemon that immediately lift your spirits. As the citrus settles, a soft bouquet of orange blossom, peony, and gentle violet emerges, giving the fr…

Reviews →

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.

Reviews →

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, Linda Summer or Promise?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Linda Summer is rated 3.96/5 from 157 votes; Promise is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Linda Summer for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Promise for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Linda Summer or Promise?

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

Which projects more, Linda Summer or Promise?

Promise projects furthest (Promise 63/100, Linda Summer 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Linda Summer and Promise smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Peony and Violet.

Is Linda Summer or Promise better for summer or winter?

Promise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Linda Summer and Promise?

Linda Summer has top notes of Peach, Tropical Fruits, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony, Violet and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.