Selfie vs Malefic Tattoo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malefic Tattoo takes 5 of 7 categories.
SelfieChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Malefic TattooChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Selfie2/7
Malefic Tattoo5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malefic Tattoo
- Community sentiment
- Malefic Tattoo
- Longevity
- Malefic Tattoo
- Sillage & projection
- Malefic Tattoo
- Value for money
- Selfie
- Versatility
- Selfie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malefic Tattoo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SelfieOlfactive StudioMalefic TattooLaurent Mazzone ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.37/ 5 · 256 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
3.96/ 5 · 217 votes
Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%
Category winnerMalefic TattooRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
32%Dislike
2%Hate
256 votes
33%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
217 votes
Category winnerMalefic TattooMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalefic Tattoo
SillageMalefic Tattoo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSelfieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
warm spicy88%
woody77%
balsamic65%
oud53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AngelicaStar AniseElemi resinIncenseGinger
Heart
Maple syrupCinnamonLilyCabreuva
Base
SuedeStyraxLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
SaffronLabdanumIncensePepperCinnamon
Heart2-4 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)Amber
Base6-10+ hrs
StyraxCashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cinnamon, Styrax and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Malefic Tattoo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerSelfieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,508
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#9,544
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerMalefic TattooHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSelfie 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 …
Reviews →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…
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, Selfie or Malefic Tattoo?
Malefic Tattoo takes 5 of 7 categories. Selfie is rated 3.37/5 from 256 votes; Malefic Tattoo is rated 3.96/5 from 217 votes. Choose Selfie for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Malefic Tattoo for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Selfie or Malefic Tattoo?
Malefic Tattoo lasts longest (Malefic Tattoo 73/100, Selfie 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Selfie or Malefic Tattoo?
Malefic Tattoo projects furthest (Malefic Tattoo 69/100, Selfie 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Selfie and Malefic Tattoo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cinnamon, Styrax and Labdanum.
Is Selfie or Malefic Tattoo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Selfie is the stronger pick. For winter, Selfie is the stronger pick. Malefic Tattoo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Selfie and Malefic Tattoo?
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. 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.
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