Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,353 ratings analysed

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,878 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Devil In Disguise
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Devil In Disguise3/7

Petale Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil In DisguiseMark Buxton

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

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

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, woody and earthy

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

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher 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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Petale Noir is a green floral with a darker edge, opening in wet petals, cut stems, and airy white flowers before leather, moss, tobacco leaf, and soft woods start to show. It often feels more strange and seductive than truly black, which makes it a strong pick for anyone who likes vintage-leaning florals with texture…

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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 Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Devil In Disguise or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Devil In Disguise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil In Disguise or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Devil In Disguise 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil In Disguise and Petale Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Magnolia, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Devil In Disguise or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Devil In Disguise 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 Petale Noir?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Petale Noir has top notes of Magnolia, Hyacinth, Violet Leaf and Lotus, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf and Patchouli.