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    Malefic Tattoo vs. Scandinavian Crime

    Strikingly similar
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    Is Malefic Tattoo better than Scandinavian Crime?

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    Why this score
    Accord profile overlap
    Performance proximity
    Mood overlap
    OudAmberLabdanumIncensePatchouliBlack PepperSandalwoodMusk
    amberwarm spicybalsamicwoodymuskyfresh spicyoud

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Malefic Tattoo and Scandinavian Crime?

    Key facts: Malefic Tattoo vs. Scandinavian Crime
    Malefic TattooScandinavian Crime
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Malefic Tattoo and Scandinavian Crime smell?

    Malefic Tattoo

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud

    Scandinavian Crime

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Oud
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Malefic Tattoo and Scandinavian Crime share?

    Top
    SaffronIncenseBlack PepperCinnamon
    CardamomBlack PepperGingerCoriander
    Heart
    OudAmber
    OudSandalwoodPatchouli
    Base
    StyraxLabdanumCashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodMusk
    IncenseAmberLabdanumVanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Spicy Notes
    SaffronBlack PepperCinnamon
    CardamomBlack PepperGingerCoriander
    Woody Notes
    OudSandalwood
    OudSandalwood
    Resinous Notes
    StyraxLabdanum
    Labdanum
    Amber
    Amber
    Amber
    Balsamic Notes
    Incense
    Incense
    Earthy Notes
    Patchouli
    Patchouli
    Musk
    Musk
    Musk

    Where they fit

    When and where do Malefic Tattoo and Scandinavian Crime work?

    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Malefic Tattoo or Scandinavian Crime?

    Community verdict: Malefic Tattoo vs. Scandinavian Crime
    Malefic TattooScandinavian Crime
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    What do reviewers say about Malefic Tattoo and Scandinavian Crime?

    The oud doesn't play safe here. It arrives barnyard-raw, animalic and unapologetic, before amber and styrax sweeten the ride. Some will find it too much. Most won't want to wash it off.Malefic Tattoo
    The name sounds cold. The scent isn't. That's the whole point, warm spices, smoky oud, and a drydown that keeps pulling you back long after you should have left.Scandinavian Crime

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