Fragrance comparison

Oudi vs Promise

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oudi

Al Majed Oud

5.004 votes

Rank #29,817 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Promise

Accessorize

4.1010 votes

Rank #35,174 FreshWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oudi
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Promise
Choose it for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oudi3/4

Promise1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudiAl Majed Oud

PromiseAccessorize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOudi

SillageOudi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPromiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

white floral65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

fresh100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Amber

Top

LitchiBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Blossom

Heart

CassisJasmineCherry BlossomPeonyViolet

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine and Amber. 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

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOudiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oudi by Al Majed Oud is a unisex oriental woody scent built around a bright bergamot lift, a jasmine streak, and a warm amber base. One wearer describes it as a “super phenomenal oud” that gives a true, high quality oud feel in a spray format. Expect an ambery, slightly animalic oud impression that can read bold, esp…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oudi or Promise?

Oudi takes 3 of 4 categories. Oudi is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Promise is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Oudi for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Promise for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudi or Promise?

Oudi lasts longest (Oudi 80/100, Promise 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oudi or Promise?

Oudi projects furthest (Oudi 69/100, Promise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oudi and Promise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Oudi or Promise better for summer or winter?

Oudi suits evening wear; Promise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudi and Promise?

Oudi has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of 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.