Fragrance comparison

Malefic Tattoo vs The Path

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 237 ratings analysed

Malefic Tattoo

Laurent Mazzone Parfums

3.96217 votes

Rank #9,571 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Path

TRNP

4.3520 votes

Rank #35,119 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Path takes 3 of 5 categories.

Malefic Tattoo
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Path
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Malefic Tattoo2/5

The Path3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malefic TattooLaurent Mazzone Parfums

The PathTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

Category winnerThe PathRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

60%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityThe Path

SillageMalefic Tattoo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value47

Category winnerThe PathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

balsamic65%

oud53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic86%

amber72%

oud58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronLabdanumIncensePepperCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Amber

Base6-10+ hrs

StyraxCashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

Black SpruceFirElemi resin

Heart

StyraxLabdanumTexas Cedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Agarwood (Oud), Styrax and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Malefic Tattoo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer29

Fall71

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#35,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMalefic TattooHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laurent Mazzone Parfums Malefic Tattoo opens with a sharp kick of black pepper, dry cinnamon bark, and bitter saffron that instantly cuts through chilly air. Within minutes, thick labdanum resin and burning church incense rise up, melting into a deep pool of golden amber and smoky agarwood. The base settles into earth…

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The Path by TRNP opens with a sharp burst of black spruce, resinous fir needle, and bright elemi resin. The top notes feel damp and pine-heavy, reminiscent of walking through a shaded coniferous forest after heavy rainfall. As the initial greenery settles, dark styrax and smoky labdanum merge with Texas cedar, giving …

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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, Malefic Tattoo or The Path?

The Path takes 3 of 5 categories. Malefic Tattoo is rated 3.96/5 from 217 votes; The Path is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Malefic Tattoo for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Path for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Malefic Tattoo or The Path?

The Path lasts longest (The Path 80/100, Malefic Tattoo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malefic Tattoo or The Path?

Malefic Tattoo projects furthest (Malefic Tattoo 69/100, The Path 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malefic Tattoo and The Path smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud), Styrax and Sandalwood.

Is Malefic Tattoo or The Path better for summer or winter?

Malefic Tattoo suits evening wear; The Path suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malefic Tattoo and The Path?

Malefic Tattoo has top notes of Saffron, Labdanum, Incense and Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Amber, a base of Styrax, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Sandalwood. The Path has top notes of Black Spruce, Fir and Elemi resin, heart notes of Styrax, Labdanum and Texas Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood.