Fragrance comparison

Devil's Island vs Shaari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 174 ratings analysed

Devil's Island

Arabian Wind

3.8554 votes

Rank #35,854 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Shaari

Lattafa Perfumes

3.96120 votes

Rank #5,824 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaari takes 6 of 7 categories.

Devil's Island
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Shaari
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Devil's Island1/7

Shaari6/7

Ratings & consensus: Shaari
Community sentiment: Shaari
Longevity: Shaari
Sillage & projection: Shaari
Value for money: Shaari
Versatility: Devil's Island
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shaari

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil's IslandArabian Wind

ShaariLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 49%

3.96/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerShaariRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

44%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerShaariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityShaari

SillageShaari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value88

Category winnerShaariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

musky69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

leather84%

smoky77%

oud69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineSaffronRoseIncense

Base

VanillaMuskAgarwoodPatchouli

Top

AgarwoodSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SandalwoodRose

Base

LeatherIncenseAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Incense and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer45

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Spring41

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDevil's IslandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex17

Women77

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,854

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerShaariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devil's Island opens with bright lemon and green facets, then moves into a softer floral-spiced heart with jasmine, rose, saffron and incense. The dry-down looks more comforting than harsh, with vanilla, musk, oud and patchouli giving it a warm, slightly powdery finish. It appears best suited to wearers who enjoy swee…

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Shaari by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense oriental spicy fragrance that centers on agarwood and leather. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent provides a rich, resinous profile ideal for autumn and winter evenings. It offers a bold, complex experience for those who appreciate deep woody and smoky notes, making it a stand…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Devil's Island or Shaari?

Shaari takes 6 of 7 categories. Devil's Island is rated 3.85/5 from 54 votes; Shaari is rated 3.96/5 from 120 votes. Choose Devil's Island for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Shaari for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Devil's Island or Shaari?

Shaari lasts longest (Shaari 76/100, Devil's Island 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil's Island or Shaari?

Shaari projects furthest (Shaari 67/100, Devil's Island 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil's Island and Shaari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Incense and Vanilla.

Is Devil's Island or Shaari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Devil's Island is the stronger pick. For winter, Devil's Island is the stronger pick. Devil's Island suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil's Island and Shaari?

Devil's Island has top notes of Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Saffron, Rose and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Agarwood and Patchouli. Shaari has top notes of Agarwood, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Leather, Incense, Amber and Vanilla.