Fragrance comparison

Devastatingly Chic vs Kyro

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Devastatingly Chic

Diana Vreeland

4.25112 votes

Rank #12,438 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Kyro

Hulyss

4.254 votes

Rank #52,210 VioletLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyro takes 4 of 5 categories.

Devastatingly Chic
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kyro
Choose it for a violet and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Devastatingly Chic1/5

Kyro4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devastatingly ChicDiana Vreeland

KyroHulyss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKyro

SillageKyro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerKyroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

violet100%

leather92%

lavender84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRose

Base6-9 hrs

Woodsy NotesPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRoseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCarnationNutmeg

Base7-10 hrs

LeatherBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerKyroLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day86

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 36%Work 23%Party 22%Casual 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,438

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#52,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Kyro by Hulyss opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, immediately smoothed out by herbal lavender and a hint of fresh rose petals. As the initial brightness settles, powdery violet and warm grated nutmeg step forward to give the heart a plush, velvety texture. The base anchors the entire blend…

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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, Devastatingly Chic or Kyro?

Kyro takes 4 of 5 categories. Devastatingly Chic is rated 4.25/5 from 112 votes; Kyro is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Devastatingly Chic for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kyro for a violet and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Devastatingly Chic or Kyro?

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

Which projects more, Devastatingly Chic or Kyro?

Kyro projects furthest (Kyro 92/100, Devastatingly Chic 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devastatingly Chic and Kyro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Devastatingly Chic or Kyro better for summer or winter?

Devastatingly Chic suits evening wear; Kyro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devastatingly Chic and Kyro?

Devastatingly Chic has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. Kyro has top notes of Lavender, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Patchouli and Vetiver.