Fragrance comparison

Simply Because vs Promise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 381 ratings analysed

Simply Because

Avon

3.66371 votes

Rank #41,089 FloralFresh

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58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Promise

Accessorize

4.1010 votes

Rank #39,494 FreshWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Promise takes 5 of 5 categories.

Simply Because
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring.
Promise
Choose it for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Simply Because0/5

Promise5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Simply BecauseAvon

PromiseAccessorize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

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

17%Love

57%Like

1%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

371 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

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPromise

SillagePromise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPromiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh90%

fruity80%

tropical70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

fresh100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiRed AppleBergamot

Heart

PeonyCherry BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaWhite MuskWhite Wood

Top

LitchiBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Blossom

Heart

CassisJasmineCherry BlossomPeonyViolet

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Bergamot, Peony and Cherry 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPromiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Simply Because opens with crisp red apple and sweet litchi before softening into fresh peony and cherry blossom. The dry-down relies on quiet white musk and pale woods, keeping the overall feel airy, clean, and uncomplicated. It suits casual warm spring mornings when you want a fresh floral scent without overwhel…

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, Simply Because or Promise?

Promise takes 5 of 5 categories. Simply Because is rated 3.66/5 from 371 votes; Promise is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Simply Because for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring. Choose Promise for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Simply Because or Promise?

Promise lasts longest (Promise 55/100, Simply Because 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply Because or Promise?

Promise projects furthest (Promise 63/100, Simply Because 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply Because and Promise smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Litchi, Bergamot, Peony and Cherry Blossom.

Is Simply Because or Promise better for summer or winter?

Promise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply Because and Promise?

Simply Because has top notes of Litchi, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and White Wood. 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.