Ancient Forest vs Devillish
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ancient Forest takes 3 of 5 categories.
Ancient ForestChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
DevillishChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ancient Forest3/5
Devillish2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ancient Forest
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ancient Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Devillish
- Value for money
- Ancient Forest
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Devillish
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ancient ForestScents of ManDevillishBe LayeredWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%
3.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
Category winnerAncient ForestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
10%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
36%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAncient Forest
SillageDevillish
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAncient ForestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
citrus74%
green65%
warm spicy56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
soft spicy77%
sweet69%
balsamic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
White SandalwoodCypressYuzuPine TreeFirBergamotBasilVetiverCardamomFennelAgarwood (Oud)Atlas Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Tonka BeanPink PepperAmyrisPatchouliVetiverMandarin OrangeBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night80
Spring80
Summer40
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,221
PerfumerAndrea Byrne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,669
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerDevillishHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAncient Forest by Scents of Man captures the raw, cool spirit of a woodland morning. Notes of bergamot and juniper strike a sharp, bracing opening, while cypress and smoky myrrh ground the scent in earthy depth. It suits anyone seeking an atmospheric, forest-inspired daily fragrance that balances crisp, green freshnes…
Reviews →Devillish by Be Layered hits the nose with a sharp snap of bergamot and pink pepper before dropping into a dry, woody core. Crisp citrus burns off quickly, leaving an aromatic pulse of amyris and green vetiver that feels distinctly structured. Warm tonka bean and patchouli simmer underneath, adding a soft sweetness th…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ancient Forest or Devillish?
Ancient Forest takes 3 of 5 categories. Ancient Forest is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Devillish is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Ancient Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Devillish for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ancient Forest or Devillish?
Ancient Forest lasts longest (Ancient Forest 66/100, Devillish 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ancient Forest or Devillish?
Devillish projects furthest (Devillish 63/100, Ancient Forest 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ancient Forest and Devillish smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Vetiver.
Is Ancient Forest or Devillish better for summer or winter?
Ancient Forest suits daytime wear; Devillish suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ancient Forest and Devillish?
Ancient Forest features White Sandalwood, Cypress, Yuzu, Pine Tree and Fir. Devillish features Tonka Bean, Pink Pepper, Amyris, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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