Fragrance comparison

Devil May Care vs Vermeil Pour Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

Devil May Care

Clash

4.502 votes

Rank #48,089 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vermeil Pour Homme

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.50231 votes

Rank #1,142 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Devil May Care
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vermeil Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Devil May Care1/4

Vermeil Pour Homme3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Devil May Care
Sillage & projection: Vermeil Pour Homme
Value for money: Vermeil Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vermeil Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil May CareClash

Vermeil Pour HommeJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDevil May Care

SillageVermeil Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value87

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral88%

powdery77%

musky65%

white floral53%

fruity42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild BerriesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleySweet PeaFreesia

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

Black CurrantGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationGeraniumViolet LeafJasmineRoseCorianderFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia. Durations are only published for Devil May Care, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,089

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devil May Care by Clash begins with a bright punch of tart black currant, ripe wild berries, and crisp bergamot citrus. As the sharp fruitiness settles, soft floral layers of freesia, delicate sweet pea, and green lily-of-the-valley enter the heart, giving the blend a fresh, powdery cleanliness. The dry-down relies on…

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Vermeil Pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere designed for men who appreciate traditional powerhouses. It pairs sharp black currant and green galbanum with heavy oakmoss and patchouli, creating a dark, soap-like clean. Best worn in winter or spring, it projects a clean, barbershop authority that suits mature, confi…

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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 May Care or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Devil May Care is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Vermeil Pour Homme is rated 4.50/5 from 231 votes. Choose Devil May Care for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Vermeil Pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Devil May Care or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Devil May Care lasts longest (Devil May Care 80/100, Vermeil Pour Homme 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil May Care or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme projects furthest (Vermeil Pour Homme 69/100, Devil May Care 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil May Care and Vermeil Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

Is Devil May Care or Vermeil Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Devil May Care suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil May Care and Vermeil Pour Homme?

Devil May Care has top notes of Black Currant, Wild Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Sweet Pea and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Vermeil Pour Homme has top notes of Black Currant, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.