Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Gentleman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Gentleman

Vioris

4.502 votes

Rank #55,296 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Devil In Disguise
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Devil In Disguise1/2

Gentleman1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Gentleman
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

GentlemanVioris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, green and woody

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

GrapefruitMandarinOrangeTeaHerbal Notes

Heart

Black PepperPink PepperGeraniumMagnoliaJasmineNeroli

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Neroli, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#55,296

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…

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Vioris Gentleman pairs sharp grapefruit and bitter orange with black pepper and green oakmoss. It is a dry, clean fragrance designed for warm mornings and office wear. The scent offers a classic, masculine structure that feels professional and fresh without relying on cheap synthetic sweetness.

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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 Gentleman?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Do Devil In Disguise and Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Neroli, Vetiver and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and Gentleman?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Gentleman has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin, Orange and Tea, heart notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.