Fragrance comparison

The Path vs Selfie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 276 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Path

TRNP

4.3520 votes

Rank #35,119 WoodyAromatic

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?

The Path takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Path
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Selfie
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

The Path4/5

Selfie1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The PathTRNP

SelfieOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

3.37/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%

Category winnerThe PathRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

16%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

32%Dislike

2%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityThe Path

SillageThe Path

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value41

Category winnerThe PathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

amber72%

oud58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black SpruceFirElemi resin

Heart

StyraxLabdanumTexas Cedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverSandalwood

Top

AngelicaStar AniseElemi resinIncenseGinger

Heart

Maple syrupCinnamonLilyCabreuva

Base

SuedeStyraxLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesElemi resin, Styrax, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall71

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men41

Unisex54

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,534

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerSelfieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, The Path or Selfie?

The Path takes 4 of 5 categories. The Path is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Selfie is rated 3.37/5 from 256 votes. Choose The Path for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Selfie for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Path or Selfie?

The Path lasts longest (The Path 80/100, Selfie 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Path or Selfie?

The Path projects furthest (The Path 65/100, Selfie 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Path and Selfie smell similar?

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

Is The Path or Selfie better for summer or winter?

The Path suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Path and Selfie?

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. 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.