Fragrance comparison

Devil In Disguise vs Romantic Vetiver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

Devil In Disguise

Mark Buxton · 2012

3.84198 votes

Rank #15,132 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Romantic Vetiver

Parfums Constantine

—0 votes

Rank #77,807 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Devil In Disguise
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Romantic Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Devil In Disguise1/2

Romantic Vetiver1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil In DisguiseMark Buxton

Romantic VetiverParfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fruity

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomBlackcurrantBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

OsmanthusCyclamenMagnoliaNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverCedarAmberMusk

Category winnerRomantic VetiverLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer67

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night60

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,132

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2012

Reviews8

Overall rank#77,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Romantic Vetiver by Parfums Constantine takes a traditionally dry, earthy root and softens it with sparkling orchard freshness. The spray immediately releases tart bergamot and lemon pulp, laced with sweet blackcurrant syrup and a subtle flicker of orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the tartness yields to velvety …

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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.

Do Devil In Disguise and Romantic Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Neroli, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Devil In Disguise or Romantic Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Devil In Disguise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil In Disguise and Romantic Vetiver?

Devil In Disguise has top notes of Rhubarb Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Romantic Vetiver has top notes of Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Osmanthus, Cyclamen, Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber.