Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Blom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

5 wins

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Blom

Aqualis

3.7117 votes

Rank #43,540 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devil In Disguise takes 5 of 5 categories.

Devil In Disguise
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Blom
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Devil In Disguise5/5

Blom0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil In DisguiseMark Buxton

BlomAqualis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

24%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDevil In Disguise

SillageDevil In Disguise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value14

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Rhubarb LeafGinger

Heart1 to 2 hours

MagnoliaNeroli

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverPatchouliMusk

Top

Black CurrantGardeniaFloral NotesGrapefruitCassisGreen NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart

MagnoliaPowdery NotesJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

Bourbon VanillaCashmere WoodWhite MuskAmberVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Devil In Disguise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer67

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer50

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#43,540

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devil In Disguise by Mark Buxton centers on a sharp, botanical clash between green vegetation and grounded woods. The fragrance opens with the bitter snap of rhubarb leaf paired with zesty ginger, delivering an instant rush of fresh spicy aroma. Within twenty minutes, the tart opening eases into a gentle heart where m…

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Blom by Aqualis opens with a tart burst of black currant, green cassis, and bitter grapefruit, immediately framed by gardenia and neroli. As the citrus brightness settles, a heart of magnolia, rose, and white jasmine emerges, wrapped in clean powdery notes. The dry-down relies on cashmere wood, bourbon vanilla, and wh…

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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, Devil In Disguise or Blom?

Devil In Disguise takes 5 of 5 categories. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; Blom is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Blom for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil In Disguise or Blom?

Devil In Disguise lasts longest (Devil In Disguise 63/100, Blom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil In Disguise or Blom?

Projection is very close: Devil In Disguise 58/100, Blom 56/100 for sillage.

Do Devil In Disguise and Blom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Devil In Disguise or Blom better for summer or winter?

Devil In Disguise suits daytime wear; Blom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and Blom?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Blom has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Floral Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Powdery Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Amber.