Fragrance comparison

Dream Like An Angel vs XV The Devil

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Dream Like An Angel

Victoria's Secret

4.673 votes

Rank #47,933 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

XV The Devil

Andromeda's Curse

3.7023 votes

Rank #55,854 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XV The Devil takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dream Like An Angel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XV The Devil
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dream Like An Angel1/4

XV The Devil3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: XV The Devil
Sillage & projection: XV The Devil
Value for money: XV The Devil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dream Like An Angel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dream Like An AngelVictoria's Secret

XV The DevilAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

22%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityXV The Devil

SillageXV The Devil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value77

Category winnerXV The DevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery91%

fruity83%

violet74%

fresh65%

warm spicy56%

fruity100%

woody88%

sweet77%

cherry65%

powdery53%

sour42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodVioletRed Currant

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantRed CurrantViolet

Heart

PomegranateCherryPlumFigRaspberry

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Violet and Red Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring38

Summer38

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDream Like An AngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream Like An Angel by Victoria's Secret combines the airy sweetness of red currant with a delicate violet core. This scent settles into a warm sandalwood finish, making it a suitable choice for casual spring afternoons. It leans into a soft, approachable profile that fits well for someone looking for a light, non-int…

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XV The Devil by Andromeda's Curse centers on a dark blend of tart berries and rich fruit resting on dry sandalwood and musk. The opening hits with sharp black currant and red currant, joined quickly by a powdery violet note. As the perfume warms on skin, jammy cherry, crushed pomegranate seeds, and ripe plum take over…

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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, Dream Like An Angel or XV The Devil?

XV The Devil takes 3 of 4 categories. Dream Like An Angel is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; XV The Devil is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Dream Like An Angel for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XV The Devil for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream Like An Angel or XV The Devil?

XV The Devil lasts longest (XV The Devil 60/100, Dream Like An Angel 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream Like An Angel or XV The Devil?

XV The Devil projects furthest (XV The Devil 43/100, Dream Like An Angel 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream Like An Angel and XV The Devil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Violet and Red Currant.

Is Dream Like An Angel or XV The Devil better for summer or winter?

Dream Like An Angel suits daytime wear; XV The Devil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream Like An Angel and XV The Devil?

Dream Like An Angel features Sandalwood, Violet and Red Currant. XV The Devil has top notes of Black Currant, Red Currant and Violet, heart notes of Pomegranate, Cherry, Plum and Fig, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.