Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Puredistance I No. 01

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 642 ratings analysed

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

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11%scent match

Clearly different

Puredistance I No. 01

Puredistance

3.86444 votes

Rank #8,908 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Devil In Disguise
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Puredistance I No. 01
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Devil In Disguise4/8

Puredistance I No. 014/8

Ratings & consensus: Puredistance I No. 01
Community sentiment: Devil In Disguise
Longevity: Puredistance I No. 01
Sillage & projection: Devil In Disguise
Value for money: Devil In Disguise
Versatility: Devil In Disguise
Note pyramid (duration): Puredistance I No. 01
Fragranxe ranking: Puredistance I No. 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil In DisguiseMark Buxton

Puredistance I No. 01Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

3.86/ 5 · 444 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Rating 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

35%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

444 votes

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPuredistance I No. 01

SillageDevil In Disguise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value19

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

Top20-40 mins

TangerineNeroliCassisOrange Blossom

Heart3-5 hrs

MimosaMagnoliaTaif RoseJasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmberVetiver

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Longest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer67

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night24

Category winnerDevil In DisguiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#8,908

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Higher 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…

Reviews →

Puredistance I No. 01 is an exquisite pure perfume extract built around sparkling citrus and dewy florals. The initial spray delivers bright tangerine peel, bitter neroli, and tart cassis before revealing a lush, velvety floral core. Soft mimosa and magnolia meld seamlessly with Taif rose and jasmine, creating a radia…

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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 Puredistance I No. 01?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Devil In Disguise is rated 3.84/5 from 198 votes; Puredistance I No. 01 is rated 3.86/5 from 444 votes. Choose Devil In Disguise for a aromatic and green character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Puredistance I No. 01 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil In Disguise or Puredistance I No. 01?

Puredistance I No. 01 lasts longest (Puredistance I No. 01 66/100, Devil In Disguise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil In Disguise or Puredistance I No. 01?

Projection is very close: Devil In Disguise 58/100, Puredistance I No. 01 56/100 for sillage.

Do Devil In Disguise and Puredistance I No. 01 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Neroli, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Devil In Disguise or Puredistance I No. 01 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; Puredistance I No. 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and Puredistance I No. 01?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Puredistance I No. 01 has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli, Cassis and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Mimosa, Magnolia, Taif Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Vetiver.