# Police — To Be Tattooart

> To Be Tattooart is a 2017 Police gourmand floral that turns the skull-bottle line pink, powdery and soft. Its more interesting feature is not a literal dessert effect but a marshmallow-heliotrope clou

## Essence
To Be Tattooart is a 2017 Police gourmand floral that turns the skull-bottle line pink, powdery and soft. Its more interesting feature is not a literal dessert effect but a marshmallow-heliotrope cloud with violet, musk and a faintly plastic sweetness.
## Scent Profile
Maple syrup, plum, apple blossom and freesia give a short tart-fruity introduction. The scent soon settles into violet and heliotrope, with rose and jasmine supplying a gentle floral wash. The impression is closer to cosmetic powder than to a syrupy fruit confection.
Marshmallow, musk, sandalwood and cedar complete the base. Depending on skin, the blend can suggest lipstick, a plastic doll, balloon rubber or a light anise note. The maple and marshmallow are not always individually recognizable; the overall effect is airy, powdery and sweet rather than dense.
## Performance
Performance varies considerably. Some wearers find it soft and fleeting, while others get moderate sillage and several hours of wear. It is sensible to test it on skin and reapply rather than expect a heavy gourmand trail.
## Wearing Context
Tattooart works best in spring, autumn and cozy casual settings. Its pink powder effect can read youthful or nostalgically vintage, and its sweetness is less comfortable in strong heat. It is more at home in relaxed daytime or evening wear than in formal settings.
## Comparisons & DNA
Lolita Lempicka is the best comparison for the occasional licorice-anise and powdery sweetness. Lacoste Pour Femme offers a floral-powder reference, while La Petite Robe Noire sits nearby in sweet violet territory. Love, Don't Be Shy and Oriana are useful marshmallow benchmarks, but Tattooart is lighter, more floral and much less plush.
## Reception
The scent divides people who want a literal sugary marshmallow from those who enjoy soft cosmetic powder. Its supporters call it a surprisingly polished budget floral; its critics find it faint, old-fashioned or plasticky. Reported changes in later bottles add uncertainty around performance.
## Versions & Reformulation
The women's EDP is separate from the blue-skull men's Tattooart fragrance. Some owners report a weaker, more metallic later formula, though no official reformulation statement is established.
## Acquisition Notes
Tattooart is a low-cost EDP in 40 ml, 75 ml and 125 ml sizes. It is easy to justify as a small experiment, especially for people who enjoy heliotrope and violet more than literal dessert notes.
## Notable Facts & Lore
- The bottle's tattoo-rose motif is central to the fragrance's identity.
- The finish was designed to resemble tattooed skin.
- Its marshmallow effect is often perceived as powder rather than candy.