Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Isola

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 296 ratings analysed

6 wins

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Isola

Meo Fusciuni

3.7498 votes

Rank #17,856 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devil In Disguise takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Devil In Disguise6/7

Isola1/7

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

IsolaMeo Fusciuni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

3.74/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

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

36%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDevil In Disguise

SillageDevil In Disguise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value52

Category winnerIsolaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

floral30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · 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

Notes

YuzuBergamotLemonWhite TeaLavenderVetiverPatchouliMuskMandarinNeroliCassisBlood Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Vetiver, Patchouli 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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall27

Winter7

Day100

Night70

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men40

Unisex49

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#17,856

PerfumerGiuseppe Imprezzabile

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Isola opens with a sharp burst of cold yuzu, sour blood orange, and bitter lemon pith that feels like an icy Japanese citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial fizz cools down, clean lavender and green tea soften the sharp edges over a quiet base of vetiver and musk. It suits muggy August heat, outdoor lunches, 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 Isola?

Devil In Disguise takes 6 of 7 categories. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; Isola is rated 3.74/5 from 98 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Isola for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil In Disguise or Isola?

They last about the same: Devil In Disguise 63/100, Isola 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Devil In Disguise or Isola?

Devil In Disguise projects furthest (Devil In Disguise 58/100, Isola 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil In Disguise and Isola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and Isola?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Isola features Yuzu, Bergamot, Lemon, White Tea and Lavender.