Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs The Devil Wears Divinity

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 955 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #1,867 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Devil Wears Divinity

2.673 votes

Rank #68,977 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Devil Wears Divinity takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Devil Wears Divinity
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne1/4

The Devil Wears Divinity3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Devil Wears Divinity
Sillage & projection: The Devil Wears Divinity
Value for money: The Devil Wears Divinity
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

The Devil Wears DivinityThe Devil Wears Divinity

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

952 votes

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityThe Devil Wears Divinity

SillageThe Devil Wears Divinity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value100

Category winnerThe Devil Wears DivinityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,867

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#68,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…

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The Devil Wears Divinity is an oriental floral perfume built around a citrus opening and a resinous amber base. Launched in 2008, it leans on jasmine and rose to create a classic feminine structure. This scent is intended for everyday wear, particularly in mild spring weather, offering a powdery and musky finish that …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity takes 3 of 4 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; The Devil Wears Divinity is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Devil Wears Divinity for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity lasts longest (The Devil Wears Divinity 87/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity projects furthest (The Devil Wears Divinity 69/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and The Devil Wears Divinity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or The Devil Wears Divinity better for summer or winter?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits evening wear; The Devil Wears Divinity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and The Devil Wears Divinity?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. The Devil Wears Divinity has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.