Fragrance comparison

Promesa vs Paul Smith Extreme Woman

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 503 ratings analysed

4 wins

Promesa

Myrurgia

3.7034 votes

Rank #18,216 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Paul Smith Extreme Woman

Paul Smith

3.75469 votes

Rank #28,300 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Promesa takes 4 of 5 categories.

Promesa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Extreme Woman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Promesa4/5

Paul Smith Extreme Woman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Extreme Woman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Promesa
Sillage & projection: Promesa
Value for money: Promesa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Promesa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PromesaMyrurgia

Paul Smith Extreme WomanPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

3.75/ 5 · 469 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

23%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

469 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPromesa

SillagePromesa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value64

Category winnerPromesaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

rose77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fruity77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green TeaRoseBergamotLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodMuskJasmineAmberCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green TeaBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CassiaFreesiaMuskLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men4

Unisex34

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,216

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,300

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPromesaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Promesa opens as a light green floral with bergamot, rose and lily of the valley leading the way. The tea note gives it an airy, clean feel, while soft woods, musk and amber keep the dry-down smooth and powdery. It suits shoppers who want an easy daytime floral for warm weather rather than a bold statement scent. Base…

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Paul Smith Extreme Woman opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, tart black currant, and chilled green tea. The initial spray delivers a brisk, citrus-led freshness that cuts through humidity without relying on sugary sweetness. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as freesia and delicate lily-of-the-valley e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Promesa or Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Promesa takes 4 of 5 categories. Promesa is rated 3.70/5 from 34 votes; Paul Smith Extreme Woman is rated 3.75/5 from 469 votes. Choose Promesa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Extreme Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Promesa or Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

They last about the same: Promesa 63/100, Paul Smith Extreme Woman 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Promesa or Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Projection is very close: Promesa 56/100, Paul Smith Extreme Woman 54/100 for sillage.

Do Promesa and Paul Smith Extreme Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.

Is Promesa or Paul Smith Extreme Woman better for summer or winter?

Promesa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Promesa and Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Promesa features Green Tea, Rose, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. Paul Smith Extreme Woman has top notes of Green Tea, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cassia, Freesia, Musk and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.