Fragrance comparison

INK vs Selfie

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 282 ratings analysed

5 wins

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,648 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Selfie

Olfactive Studio

3.37256 votes

Rank #18,534 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

INK takes 5 of 7 categories.

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Selfie
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

INK5/7

Selfie2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

INKMallo

SelfieOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

3.37/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%

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

16%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

32%Dislike

2%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerINKMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityINK

SillageINK

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value41

Category winnerSelfieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

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

Top

AngelicaStar AniseElemi resinIncenseGinger

Heart

Maple syrupCinnamonLilyCabreuva

Base

SuedeStyraxLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesStyrax, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for INK, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerINKMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men41

Unisex54

Women5

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#18,534

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerSelfieHigher 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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Selfie by Olfactive Studio starts with a green blast of angelica and sharp star anise, mixed with a dry balsamic elemi resin. As the scent settles on skin, a distinct note of maple syrup emerges. It does not feel sugary, but rather sticky and warm, grounded by a dusty suede accord. It is a dry, resinous, and slightly …

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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 Selfie?

INK takes 5 of 7 categories. INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes; Selfie is rated 3.37/5 from 256 votes. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Selfie for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, INK or Selfie?

INK lasts longest (INK 78/100, Selfie 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, INK or Selfie?

INK projects furthest (INK 61/100, Selfie 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do INK and Selfie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Styrax, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

Is INK or Selfie better for summer or winter?

For summer, INK is the stronger pick. For winter, INK is the stronger pick. INK suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in INK and Selfie?

INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense. Selfie has top notes of Angelica, Star Anise, Elemi resin and Incense, heart notes of Maple syrup, Cinnamon, Lily and Cabreuva, a base of Suede, Styrax, Labdanum and Oakmoss.