Criminal of Love
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Culprits Affection
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Culprits Affection targets Kilian's Criminal of Love - the dark, jammy saffron-and-Turkish-rose with its smoky tobacco-incense-patchouli base. The dupe captures the spiced-rose heart but renders it flatter and sweeter, with the smoky depth and the famously rich, above-average longevity trimmed to a skin-close presence.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 2% |
| Floral | 14% | 13% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 16% | 15% |
| Warm | 35% | 34% |
| Woody | 21% | 21% |
| Earthy | 21% | 22% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 6% | 5% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The dark saffron-rose, tobacco and incense are richest in cool autumn and winter air where the warm, jammy character feels enveloping.
Occasions
A sensual, dark spicy-rose suited to evenings, dates and formal occasions rather than daytime or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Smoky accords and Saffron, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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