Fragrance comparison

Deal With The Devil vs Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Deal With The Devil

The Dua Brand

3.504 votes

Rank #63,611 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #64,297 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deal With The Devil takes 3 of 5 categories.

Deal With The Devil
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Deal With The Devil3/5

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Value for money: Deal With The Devil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Deal With The Devil
Fragranxe ranking: Deal With The Devil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deal With The DevilThe Dua Brand

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 12%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDeal With The DevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantBlood OrangeWhite PeachSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaBenzoinJasminePimentoPepperCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDeal With The DevilLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 34%Date 26%Party 24%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeal With The DevilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Deal With The Devil delivers a bold rush of dark fruit and fiery spices. Black currant and juicy white peach burst out first with a tart edge. Blood orange cuts through the sweetness right away. Do not overspray this. Warm pimento and black pepper simmer beneath the surface, giving the ripe fruit a dange…

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Drowning In Ottoman's Zest by The Dua Brand opens with an explosive, mouthwatering punch of zesty blood orange, tangy pineapple, and bitter grapefruit. Within minutes, the bright citrus punch meets a warm rush of grated ginger, black pepper, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance settles, rich roasted coffee beans and d…

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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, Deal With The Devil or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Deal With The Devil takes 3 of 5 categories. Deal With The Devil is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Deal With The Devil for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deal With The Devil or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

They last about the same: Deal With The Devil 80/100, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Deal With The Devil or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest projects furthest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 75/100, Deal With The Devil 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deal With The Devil and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Blood Orange, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Deal With The Devil or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest better for summer or winter?

Deal With The Devil suits evening wear; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deal With The Devil and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Deal With The Devil features Black Currant, Blood Orange, White Peach, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes.