Scandinavian Crime Extrait bottle Scandinavian Crime
Extrait Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Signature Eau de Parfum bottle Signature

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Scandinavian Crime
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Scandinavian Crime Extrait
This is a seriously hyped-up, dark Christmas concoction that's either a "true love" or a bit of a meh let-down, depending on your skin chemistry and incense sensibilities. If you want to smell like a sophisticated Christmas Eve service in a bottle, this is your jam.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Signature Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive hit, with incense and spices at its heart plus a vanilla sweetness. Some find a 'very strange vegetal note' that ruins it, while others are absolutely hooked, calling it addictive and high-class. You'll either love or hate that unique green pepper edge.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 1%
Floral 1% 4%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 3% 10%
Sweet 19% 18%
Warm 56% 40%
Woody 7% 12%
Earthy 11% 17%
Animalic 11% 9%
Fresh 10% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Scandinavian Crime Extrait
Signature EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 26% vs 40%
Only in Scandinavian Crime Extrait
Cardamom 32% Ginger 23% Coriander 19%
Only in Signature Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 31% Artemisia 29%
Only in Signature Eau de Parfum
Myrrh 40% Incense 38% Ginger 21%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 16% vs 43%
Musk 15% vs 26%
Only in Scandinavian Crime Extrait
Incense 31% Amber 19% Labdanum 18%
Only in Signature Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 30%

Accords

Scandinavian Crime Extrait Signature Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
79%
93%
Amber
100%
73%
Fresh Spicy
90%
61%
Aromatic
69%
60%
Balsamic
69%
Vanilla
69%
63%
Woody
58%
Smoky
60%
Sweet
58%
Herbal
56%
55%
Oud
49%
Powdery
47%
Musky
Warm Spicy shared
100%
79%
Amber shared
93%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
90%
Aromatic shared
61%
69%
Balsamic shared
60%
69%
69%
63%
Smoky shared
58%
60%
58%
56%
Oud
55%
49%
47%

Performance

Scandinavian Crime Extrait Signature Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Scandinavian Crime Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The strong, warm spicy, and amber accords, combined with its described intensity and Christmas-like feel, make it too prominent for an office setting. It's perfectly suited for cooler evening dates and formal events where its luxurious, bold character can truly shine.

Signature Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated, slightly smoky nature makes it best suited for evenings and formal events, scoring high for dates and dressier occasions. While not a sillage bomb, it's too distinctive for most office environments, and definitely not for sporty endeavors.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Pepper, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Scandinavian Crime Extrait
Signature Eau de Parfum
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