School
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2015 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Inevitable Crimes of Passion
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a fiercely divisive scent that you'll either adore for its avant-garde realism or despise as a nauseating scrubber. Rook have bottled a full-on photorealistic elementary school, complete with pencil shavings, rubber erasers, and classroom dust. It's a proper experience, not just a perfume.
This one sparks serious debate - some call it mouldy decay, others a unique woody-gourmand masterpiece. Definitely not a blind buy unless you fancy smelling like vintage fruit and forest floor.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 18% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 6% | 4% |
| Warm | 7% | 4% |
| Woody | 27% | 25% |
| Earthy | 35% | 40% |
| Animalic | 0% | 3% |
| Fresh | 15% | 13% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This perfume is a niche, artistic creation rather than a crowd-pleasing daily wear. Its strong, unusual scent profile, with prominent rubber and pencil shavings, and potential to induce nausea in some, makes it unsuitable for most traditional occasions.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
Its bold and polarising nature makes it a tricky fit for formal or professional settings, but its unique depth shines on a date. For everyday wear, it's a bit too 'statement' for most, though some clearly embrace its distinctive character for creative outings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Coffee, Warm Spicy accords and Coffee, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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