Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Energy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 246 ratings analysed

4 wins

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Energy

Kenneth Cole

4.0848 votes

Rank #31,863 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devil In Disguise takes 4 of 7 categories.

Devil In Disguise
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Energy
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Devil In Disguise4/7

Energy3/7

Ratings & consensus: Energy
Community sentiment: Energy
Longevity: Devil In Disguise
Sillage & projection: Devil In Disguise
Value for money: Energy
Versatility: Devil In Disguise
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

EnergyKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

4.08/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 60%Had 13%Want 27%

Category winnerEnergyRating 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

38%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerEnergyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDevil In Disguise

SillageDevil In Disguise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus86%

floral72%

tuberose58%

sweet44%

musky30%

Scent match15%Clearly different

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

NeroliOrange BlossomMagnolia

Heart

Night Blooming JasmineTuberose

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Neroli, Vetiver and Musk. 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

Summer78

Fall36

Winter11

Day100

Night22

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men16

Unisex63

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#31,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Energy by Kenneth Cole is a fresh floral woody musk scent built around clean neroli, orange blossom, and tuberose. Opening with bitter citrus sparkle, it settles into a soapy white floral heart supported by light sandalwood and dry vetiver. It shines in warm spring weather and casual daytime settings, offering an effo…

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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 Energy?

Devil In Disguise takes 4 of 7 categories. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; Energy is rated 4.08/5 from 48 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Energy for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil In Disguise or Energy?

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

Which projects more, Devil In Disguise or Energy?

Devil In Disguise projects furthest (Devil In Disguise 58/100, Energy 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil In Disguise and Energy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Neroli, Vetiver and Musk.

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

For summer, Energy is the stronger pick. For winter, Devil In Disguise is the stronger pick. Devil In Disguise suits daytime wear; Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and Energy?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Energy has top notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, heart notes of Night Blooming Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.