Fragrance comparison

Devillish vs Michalsky Berlin III for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Devillish

Be Layered

3.7114 votes

Rank #43,669 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Michalsky Berlin III for Men

Michael Michalsky

3.628 votes

Rank #64,163 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devillish takes 3 of 4 categories.

Devillish
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Michalsky Berlin III for Men
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Devillish3/4

Michalsky Berlin III for Men1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Devillish
Sillage & projection: Devillish
Value for money: Michalsky Berlin III for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Devillish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DevillishBe Layered

Michalsky Berlin III for MenMichael Michalsky

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

13%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDevillish

SillageDevillish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMichalsky Berlin III for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tonka BeanPink PepperAmyrisPatchouliVetiverMandarin OrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NutmegPink PepperBlack PepperOlibanum

Base

VanillaLeatherTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDevillishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devillish by Be Layered hits the nose with a sharp snap of bergamot and pink pepper before dropping into a dry, woody core. Crisp citrus burns off quickly, leaving an aromatic pulse of amyris and green vetiver that feels distinctly structured. Warm tonka bean and patchouli simmer underneath, adding a soft sweetness th…

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Michalsky Berlin III for Men opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, then turns warmer with pepper, nutmeg and a touch of incense. As it settles, vanilla, leather and woods give it a sweeter, darker feel. It reads like an affordable evening-leaning masculine scent for cooler weather, especially if you enjoy citrus…

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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, Devillish or Michalsky Berlin III for Men?

Devillish takes 3 of 4 categories. Devillish is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Michalsky Berlin III for Men is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Devillish for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Michalsky Berlin III for Men for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Devillish or Michalsky Berlin III for Men?

Devillish lasts longest (Devillish 60/100, Michalsky Berlin III for Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devillish or Michalsky Berlin III for Men?

Devillish projects furthest (Devillish 63/100, Michalsky Berlin III for Men 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devillish and Michalsky Berlin III for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Devillish or Michalsky Berlin III for Men better for summer or winter?

Devillish suits day or night wear; Michalsky Berlin III for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devillish and Michalsky Berlin III for Men?

Devillish features Tonka Bean, Pink Pepper, Amyris, Patchouli and Vetiver. Michalsky Berlin III for Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Olibanum, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.