Question 1

What's the difference between Kept and Tainted Love?

Accepted Answer

Kept is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from MCMC Fragrances (2011) dominated by Rose accords. Tainted Love is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite (2011) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Warm Spicy, Green, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Kept or Tainted Love?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kept scores 2.95/5 vs Tainted Love at 4.14/5. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Kept and Tainted Love smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Kept or Tainted Love?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Kept vs Tainted Love?

Accepted Answer

Kept scores highest for all seasons wear; Tainted Love scores highest for fall wear. Kept leans daytime, Tainted Love leans evening.

Kept vs Tainted Love

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Kept	Tainted Love
Brand	MCMC Fragrances	Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite
Year	2011	2011
Rating	2.95	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0