Fragrance comparison

Betty Barclay vs Devastatingly Chic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

Betty Barclay

3.7938 votes

Rank #34,471 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Devastatingly Chic

Diana Vreeland

4.25112 votes

Rank #12,438 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devastatingly Chic takes 6 of 7 categories.

Betty Barclay
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Devastatingly Chic
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Betty Barclay0/7

Devastatingly Chic6/7

Ratings & consensus: Devastatingly Chic
Community sentiment: Devastatingly Chic
Longevity: Devastatingly Chic
Sillage & projection: Devastatingly Chic
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Devastatingly Chic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Devastatingly Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Betty BarclayBetty Barclay

Devastatingly ChicDiana Vreeland

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%

4.25/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

47%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDevastatingly Chic

SillageDevastatingly Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

tuberose61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRose

Base6-9 hrs

Woodsy NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Devastatingly Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer23

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night80

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day86

Night100

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 32%Work 29%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,438

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…

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Diana Vreeland Devastatingly Chic puts the forgotten carnation flower center stage with unapologetic confidence. The first spray releases a lively burst of juicy mandarin orange and stinging pink pepper that crackles on the skin. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus evaporates to uncover a deeply spicy heart of velvety …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Betty Barclay or Devastatingly Chic?

Devastatingly Chic takes 6 of 7 categories. Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; Devastatingly Chic is rated 4.25/5 from 112 votes. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Devastatingly Chic for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Betty Barclay or Devastatingly Chic?

Devastatingly Chic lasts longest (Devastatingly Chic 75/100, Betty Barclay 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betty Barclay or Devastatingly Chic?

Devastatingly Chic projects furthest (Devastatingly Chic 68/100, Betty Barclay 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betty Barclay and Devastatingly Chic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Betty Barclay or Devastatingly Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Devastatingly Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Devastatingly Chic is the stronger pick. Betty Barclay suits daytime wear; Devastatingly Chic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betty Barclay and Devastatingly Chic?

Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense. Devastatingly Chic has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes and Patchouli.