Fragrance comparison

INK vs Nowhere Fast

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,648 WoodyAmber

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Nowhere Fast

SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

3.0011 votes

Rank #63,416 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

INK takes 3 of 5 categories.

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nowhere Fast
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

INK3/5

Nowhere Fast2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

INKMallo

Nowhere FastSP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

3.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 58%

Category winnerINKRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

18%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNowhere Fast

SillageNowhere Fast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

InkRaspberryStyraxSandalwoodFrankincenseIndian OudLabdanumOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)StyraxCivetCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCassisPatchouliCastoreumWhiskeyAldehydesSaffronAmbroxanTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerINKLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,648

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#63,416

PerfumerSven Pritzkoleit

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerINKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

INK by Mallo delivers an unusual balance of dark resins, sharp ink, and tart fruit. Created in collaboration with tattoo artist GAKKIN, this unisex release centers on a distinctive carbon ink accord paired with rich Indian oud and tangy raspberry. As the scent settles, warm balsamic styrax, frankincense, and creamy sa…

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Nowhere Fast by SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit hits the air with the unmistakable, electric flash of a freshly struck match. Built around an audacious smoky sulfur effect, this scent blends resinous styrax, dark patchouli, and peaty whiskey to paint a gritty, industrial atmosphere. As the sharp flinty opening mellows, wa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, INK or Nowhere Fast?

INK takes 3 of 5 categories. INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes; Nowhere Fast is rated 3.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nowhere Fast for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, INK or Nowhere Fast?

They last about the same: Nowhere Fast 80/100, INK 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, INK or Nowhere Fast?

Nowhere Fast projects furthest (Nowhere Fast 75/100, INK 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do INK and Nowhere Fast smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Styrax.

Is INK or Nowhere Fast better for summer or winter?

INK suits evening wear; Nowhere Fast suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in INK and Nowhere Fast?

INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense. Nowhere Fast features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Styrax, Civet, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cassis.