The Path vs Malefic Tattoo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Path takes 3 of 5 categories.
The PathChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Malefic TattooChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Path3/5
Malefic Tattoo2/5
- 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
The PathTRNPMalefic TattooLaurent Mazzone ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%
3.96/ 5 · 217 votes
Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%
Category winnerThe PathRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
25%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
33%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
217 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Path
SillageMalefic Tattoo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe PathBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
amber72%
oud58%
balsamic44%
fresh spicy30%
amber100%
warm spicy88%
woody77%
balsamic65%
oud53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black SpruceFirElemi resin
Heart
StyraxLabdanumTexas Cedar
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
SaffronLabdanumIncensePepperCinnamon
Heart2-4 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)Amber
Base6-10+ hrs
StyraxCashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesStyrax, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Malefic Tattoo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer29
Fall71
Winter86
Day75
Night100
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,119
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#9,571
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerMalefic TattooHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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 …
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, The Path or Malefic Tattoo?
The Path takes 3 of 5 categories. The Path is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Malefic Tattoo is rated 3.96/5 from 217 votes. Choose The Path for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Malefic Tattoo for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Path or Malefic Tattoo?
The Path lasts longest (The Path 80/100, Malefic Tattoo 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Path or Malefic Tattoo?
Malefic Tattoo projects furthest (Malefic Tattoo 69/100, The Path 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Path and Malefic Tattoo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Styrax, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.
Is The Path or Malefic Tattoo better for summer or winter?
The Path suits evening wear; Malefic Tattoo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Path and Malefic Tattoo?
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. 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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