Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs New York City

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

4 wins

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

New York City

Santi Burgas · 2018

4.0647 votes

Rank #16,843 CitrusFresh Spicy

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.
New York City
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Devil In Disguise4/7

New York City2/7

Ratings & consensus: New York City
Community sentiment: New York City
Longevity: Devil In Disguise
Sillage & projection: Devil In Disguise
Value for money: Tie
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

New York CitySanti Burgas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

4.06/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 47%

Category winnerNew York CityRating 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

40%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNew York CityMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDevil In Disguise

SillageDevil In Disguise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

white floral72%

floral58%

aromatic44%

fresh30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

NeroliGingerGreen MandarinGrapefruitBergamotOrange BlossomMagnoliaAglaiaVetiverJasmine SambacCoriander LeafCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGinger, Magnolia, Neroli and Vetiver. 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall16

Winter4

Day100

Night5

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men21

Unisex66

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#16,843

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched2018

Reviews8

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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Santi Burgas New York City opens with a brisk splash of bitter grapefruit, green mandarin, and zesty bergamot that feels like an ice-cold sparkling tonic on a humid afternoon. Master perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux builds a clean heart of sunny neroli, white orange blossom petals, and spicy ginger over an earthy vetiver …

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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 New York City?

Devil In Disguise takes 4 of 7 categories. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; New York City is rated 4.06/5 from 47 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose New York City for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil In Disguise or New York City?

Devil In Disguise lasts longest (Devil In Disguise 63/100, New York City 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil In Disguise or New York City?

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

Do Devil In Disguise and New York City smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Magnolia, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Devil In Disguise or New York City better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and New York City?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. New York City features Neroli, Ginger, Green Mandarin, Grapefruit and Bergamot.