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Devil vs Espada Malaki

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

Updated 8 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Devil

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Espada Malaki

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Devil2/4
Espada Malaki2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Espada Malaki
Sillage & projection
Espada Malaki
Value for money
Devil
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Devil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DevilBellaVita
Espada MalakiLe Chameau
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 62%Had 8%Want 31%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityEspada Malaki

SillageEspada Malaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value90
¤ Price value88
Category winnerDevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber88%
floral77%
warm spicy65%
white floral53%
mossy42%
amber100%
woody83%
warm spicy65%
white floral48%
metallic30%
Scent match71%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronJasmine
Heart
Floral NotesAmberwoodAmber
Base
Woody NotesCedarMossFir
Top15 to 30 minutes
SaffronJasmine
Heart2 to 3 hours
Amberwood
Base6 to 9 hours
ResinsCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Espada Malaki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex60
Women0
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDevilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BellaVita Devil is a modern woody amber release that pairs heavy saffron with soft jasmine in its initial blast. The scent settles into a dry cedar and moss base, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler autumn days or casual evening wear. It sits close to the skin, offering a straightforward profile for everyday…

Reviews →

Espada Malaki by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance built around warm resins, dry woods, and a sharp touch of spice. It opens with an immediate contrast of bittersweet saffron and clean jasmine, giving the top a brisk, slightly metallic edge before the floral tone softens. As the scent settles, amberwood brings…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Devil or Espada Malaki?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Devil is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Espada Malaki is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Devil for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Espada Malaki for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil or Espada Malaki?

Espada Malaki lasts longest (Espada Malaki 80/100, Devil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil or Espada Malaki?

Espada Malaki projects furthest (Espada Malaki 75/100, Devil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil and Espada Malaki smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Amber.

Is Devil or Espada Malaki better for summer or winter?

Devil suits evening wear; Espada Malaki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil and Espada Malaki?

Devil has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Floral Notes, Amberwood and Amber, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar, Moss and Fir. Espada Malaki has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, a base of Resins, Cedar and Amber.

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