Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Hanuman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 748 ratings analysed

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Hanuman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21550 votes

Rank #3,814 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Devil In Disguise2/7

Hanuman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil In DisguiseMark Buxton

HanumanBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

4.21/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHanumanRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerHanumanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHanuman

SillageHanuman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value13

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

white floral56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, 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

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood

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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall77

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men10

Unisex44

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerHanumanHigher 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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Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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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 Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 5 of 7 categories. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Devil In Disguise or Hanuman?

Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 72/100, Devil In Disguise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil In Disguise or Hanuman?

Hanuman projects furthest (Hanuman 62/100, Devil In Disguise 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil In Disguise and Hanuman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Neroli, Vetiver and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and Hanuman?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.