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Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum bottle Criminal of Love EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Staccato Eau de Parfum bottle Staccato EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Criminal of Love EDP
This one's a passionate affair, not a casual fling. Criminal of Love is a dark, sensual rose-tobacco blend that polarises with its intensity. While some find it an intoxicating masterpiece, others are put off by its 'medicinal' opening. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or for the office, apparently.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Staccato EDP
A divisive blend that's either a uniquely sophisticated spicy tobacco dream or a cold, masculine 'rocket fuel'. This one demands a skin test - it's not a blind buy for the faint-hearted.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Criminal of Love EDP
Staccato EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 51% vs 23%
Saffron 48% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Rose 46% vs 19%

Accords

Criminal of Love Staccato
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
77%
Tobacco
80%
75%
Woody
79%
Aromatic
72%
44%
Leather
71%
65%
Rose
60%
Patchouli
58%
Sweet
58%
51%
Amber
58%
Cinnamon
58%
Fresh
57%
51%
Balsamic
49%
Smoky
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Tobacco shared
77%
80%
Woody shared
75%
79%
72%
Leather shared
44%
71%
65%
60%
Sweet shared
58%
58%
Amber shared
51%
58%
58%
57%
51%
49%

Performance

Criminal of Love Staccato
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Criminal of Love

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and overtly sensual nature, this scent is entirely unsuitable for the office, as many reviewers agree. It shines brightest on dates or for special evening occasions where its captivating, dark intensity can truly be appreciated, making it a poor choice for casual wear or sport.

Staccato

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent spicy, tobacco and leather notes, which lean masculine for some, suggest it's more suited for evening or cooler weather occasions. While some might wear it casually, its distinctive character could be too imposing for a quiet office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, tobacco, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Criminal of Love EDP
Staccato EDP
100ml
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