Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Legend

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 286 ratings analysed

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Legend

Boadicea the Victorious

4.3388 votes

Rank #6,505 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories.

Devil In Disguise
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Legend
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Devil In Disguise1/7

Legend6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil In DisguiseMark Buxton

LegendBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

4.33/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerLegendRating 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

64%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerLegendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageLegend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value26

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

oud61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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

Ylang-YlangNeroliMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

OrrisVioletJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarPatchouliMuskVetiver

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

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerLegendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men19

Unisex49

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,505

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerLegendHigher 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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Legend opens with a crisp burst of neroli and mandarin orange, spiked with herbal coriander. That bright start shifts quickly as buttery orris root and powdery violet take over the middle phase. A plush backdrop of agarwood, creamy sandalwood, and warm amber anchors the floral heart on skin. Christian Provenzano crea…

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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 Legend?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; Legend is rated 4.33/5 from 88 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Legend for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil In Disguise or Legend?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 83/100, Devil In Disguise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil In Disguise or Legend?

Legend projects furthest (Legend 73/100, Devil In Disguise 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil In Disguise and Legend smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Neroli, Vetiver and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and Legend?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Legend has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.