Fragrance comparison

Devillish vs Paul Smith Women

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 423 ratings analysed

Devillish

Be Layered

3.7114 votes

Rank #43,669 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Paul Smith Women

Paul Smith

3.64409 votes

Rank #8,456 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Women takes 3 of 5 categories.

Devillish
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Paul Smith Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Devillish2/5

Paul Smith Women3/5

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Women
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Devillish
Sillage & projection: Devillish
Value for money: Paul Smith Women
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DevillishBe Layered

Paul Smith WomenPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.64/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerPaul Smith WomenRating 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

21%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

394 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDevillish

SillageDevillish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPaul Smith WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Pink PepperBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeClementinePear Leaf

Heart

RoseFreesiaGreen TeaGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarVetiverTonka BeanPatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,456

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerPaul Smith WomenHigher 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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Paul Smith Women opens with a lively hit of citrus and pink pepper, then settles into soft woods, green florals and a touch of rose. It often comes across clean, fresh and slightly spicy rather than sweet. This suits shoppers who want an easy daytime perfume with a polished early 2000s feel. It can wear more woody and…

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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 Paul Smith Women?

Paul Smith Women takes 3 of 5 categories. Devillish is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Paul Smith Women is rated 3.64/5 from 409 votes. Choose Devillish for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Paul Smith Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Devillish or Paul Smith Women?

They last about the same: Devillish 60/100, Paul Smith Women 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Devillish or Paul Smith Women?

Devillish projects furthest (Devillish 63/100, Paul Smith Women 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devillish and Paul Smith Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Devillish or Paul Smith Women better for summer or winter?

Devillish suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devillish and Paul Smith Women?

Devillish features Tonka Bean, Pink Pepper, Amyris, Patchouli and Vetiver. Paul Smith Women has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Freesia, Green Tea and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.