Devon vs Reflection 45 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection 45 Man takes 3 of 5 categories.
DevonChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Reflection 45 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Devon2/5
Reflection 45 Man3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection 45 Man
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Reflection 45 Man
- Sillage & projection
- Devon
- Value for money
- Devon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reflection 45 Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DevonAthena FragrancesReflection 45 ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.57/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
24%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
2,023 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection 45 Man
SillageDevon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDevonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonJuniper BerriesClary Sage
Heart
TeaCardamomOlibanumSandalwood
Base
AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliCedarwood
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
Base
OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer93
Fall93
Winter57
Day92
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,459
PerfumerCarole Calmettes
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,873
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDevon by Athena Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon paired with cold juniper berries and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus brightens into a dry black tea core, supported by warm cardamom and smoky olibanum resin. The dry-down settles into a grounded base of cedarwood, ca…
Reviews →Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.
Reviews →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, Devon or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Devon is rated 4.57/5 from 21 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Devon for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Devon or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Devon 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Devon or Reflection 45 Man?
Devon projects furthest (Devon 67/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Devon and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Olibanum.
Is Devon or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?
Devon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Devon and Reflection 45 Man?
Devon has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage, heart notes of Tea, Cardamom, Olibanum and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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