Fragrance comparison

Devil vs Nomad

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

3 wins

Devil

BellaVita

3.676 votes

Rank #54,289 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Nomad

Who is Elijah

3.39176 votes

Rank #16,063 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devil takes 3 of 4 categories.

Devil
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nomad
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Devil3/4

Nomad1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DevilBellaVita

NomadWho is Elijah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 31%

3.39/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 59%Had 8%Want 33%

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

22%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

17%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityDevil

SillageDevil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value46

Category winnerDevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

floral77%

warm spicy65%

white floral53%

mossy42%

woody100%

amber83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, amber 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

Top

SaffronEgyptian JasmineAlmond

Heart

AmberwoodAmbergrisBulgarian Rose

Base

Fir ResinCedarLight AmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men11

Unisex56

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,063

PerfumerRaquel Bouris

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerNomadHigher 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…

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Nomad opens with a saffron and jasmine lift, then settles into dry woods, amber and soft resin. Many wearers place it in Baccarat Rouge 540 territory, but this version usually reads woodier, less sugary and a touch more metallic. It suits someone who likes airy amber woods with a spicy edge. Sample first if sharp wood…

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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, Devil or Nomad?

Devil takes 3 of 4 categories. Devil is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Nomad is rated 3.39/5 from 176 votes. Choose Devil for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nomad for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Devil or Nomad?

Devil lasts longest (Devil 68/100, Nomad 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil or Nomad?

Devil projects furthest (Devil 60/100, Nomad 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil and Nomad smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Cedar.

Is Devil or Nomad better for summer or winter?

Devil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil and Nomad?

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. Nomad has top notes of Saffron, Egyptian Jasmine and Almond, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Fir Resin, Cedar, Light Amber and Musk.