Fragrance comparison

Devastatingly Chic vs Ma' Alaina

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

6 wins

Devastatingly Chic

Diana Vreeland

4.25112 votes

Rank #12,438 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ma' Alaina

Nabeel · 2022

3.9540 votes

Rank #24,819 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devastatingly Chic takes 6 of 7 categories.

Devastatingly Chic
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ma' Alaina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Devastatingly Chic6/7

Ma' Alaina1/7

Ratings & consensus: Devastatingly Chic
Community sentiment: Devastatingly Chic
Longevity: Devastatingly Chic
Sillage & projection: Devastatingly Chic
Value for money: Ma' Alaina
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

Devastatingly ChicDiana Vreeland

Ma' AlainaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

3.95/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicRating 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

38%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDevastatingly Chic

SillageDevastatingly Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMa' AlainaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy46%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

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

Top

elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose

Heart

CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night48

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men3

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,438

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

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 …

Reviews →

Ma' Alaina by Nabeel brings a distinct profile to daytime spring wear. This fragrance matches casual linen shirts, opening with a crisp burst of bergamot before settling into a powdery violet heart and a dry sandalwood base. It avoids heavy gourmand sweetness, offering a clean woody option for warm afternoons.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Devastatingly Chic or Ma' Alaina?

Devastatingly Chic takes 6 of 7 categories. Devastatingly Chic is rated 4.25/5 from 112 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Devastatingly Chic for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devastatingly Chic or Ma' Alaina?

Devastatingly Chic lasts longest (Devastatingly Chic 75/100, Ma' Alaina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devastatingly Chic or Ma' Alaina?

Devastatingly Chic projects furthest (Devastatingly Chic 68/100, Ma' Alaina 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devastatingly Chic and Ma' Alaina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Carnation, Rose and Woodsy Notes.

Is Devastatingly Chic or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Devastatingly Chic and Ma' Alaina?

Devastatingly Chic has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. Ma' Alaina has top notes of elemi, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Graperfuit, heart notes of Carnation, Violet, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Sandalwood.