Tainted Love

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Sillage

When To Wear

Pros & Cons

Reviews

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   Mia Schmidt Ok March 15, 2026

   Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite knows how to compose, and Tainted Love (2011) is proof. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Vanille with Sandalwood, which is where the fragrance really shines. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. The trail is there if someone steps close, not across the room. Worth sampling before committing to a bottle.
2. A

   Ari Draper Like April 4, 2026

   I picked up Tainted Love (2011) mostly on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Vanille with Sandalwood, which is where the fragrance really shines. Three sprays last me most of the day without ever becoming cloying. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.
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   Wren Park Love April 22, 2026

   I have owned Tainted Love for a while now and my opinion has only gotten stronger. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Vanille with Sandalwood, which is where the fragrance really shines. It projects politely for a couple of hours, then stays close and cosy. Full-bottle worthy without a doubt.
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   Liam Bauer Love May 10, 2026

   I keep reaching for Tainted Love more than I expected to. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. After a few hours it becomes a soft skin scent with a lovely trail. This one gets my highest praise — beautiful from start to finish.
5. D

   Daniel Santos Like May 10, 2026

   A couple of wears in, Tainted Love has really grown on me. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. Two sprays are enough — it carries well without shouting. I reach for it often and always enjoy the wear.
6. A

   Alex Rahman Like May 13, 2026

   A couple of wears in, Tainted Love has really grown on me. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Vanille with Sandalwood, which is where the fragrance really shines. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.
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   Harper Silva Ok June 18, 2026

   A friend passed me a decant of Tainted Love (2011) and I wasn’t prepared for it. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. It is fine, but it does not stand out in my collection.
8. N

   Noa Reed Love July 1, 2026

   A decant of Tainted Love sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Vanille with Sandalwood, which is where the fragrance really shines. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. The trail is there if someone steps close, not across the room. Full-bottle worthy without a doubt.
9. A

   Ava Viljoen Ok July 4, 2026

   I keep reaching for Tainted Love more than I expected to. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Vanille with Sandalwood, which is where the fragrance really shines. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. Pleasant, though I would not call it essential.
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    Zoe Fernandez Love July 7, 2026

    A decant of Tainted Love sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Vanille with Sandalwood, which is where the fragrance really shines. Projection stays close for the first hour, then becomes a soft, pleasant aura. This one gets my highest praise — beautiful from start to finish.
11. S

    Sara Ma Like July 31, 2026

    For a 2011 release, Tainted Love deserves more attention than it gets. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. I get about four to six hours before it turns into a skin scent. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
12. F

    Felix Fielding Dislike August 1, 2026

    I’ve been wearing Tainted Love on and off for a few weeks now (2011). After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Vanille with Sandalwood, which is where the fragrance really shines. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. I get about four to six hours before it turns into a skin scent. Sadly this one does not work on my skin.
13. S

    Silas Bhatt Like August 24, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Tainted Love has really grown on me. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.
14. N

    Naomi Jabri Like August 27, 2026

    I keep reaching for Tainted Love more than I expected to. The heart is the best part for me: Vanille and Sandalwood feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Vanille with Sandalwood comes forward — smooth and well done. It projects politely for a couple of hours, then stays close and cosy. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.