Fragrance comparison

Eau Sauvage Parfum vs Handsome Devil

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 3,246 ratings analysed

Eau Sauvage Parfum

Dior · 2012

4.263,241 votes

Rank #48 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Handsome Devil

Ikiryō

4.005 votes

Rank #62,745 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eau Sauvage Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Handsome Devil
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eau Sauvage Parfum2/4

Handsome Devil2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Handsome Devil
Sillage & projection: Eau Sauvage Parfum
Value for money: Handsome Devil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Sauvage Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Sauvage ParfumDior

Handsome DevilIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 3,241 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHandsome Devil

SillageEau Sauvage Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHandsome DevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

citrus84%

woody77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCitronPetitgrain

Heart

VetiverLavenderHedione

Base

MyrrhOakmossPatchouli

Notes

LavenderBelladonnaCoumarinHedioneMuskIso E SuperOakmossCitronClearwoodTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitron, Lavender, Hedione and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Handsome Devil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer88

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex5

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2012

Reviews304

Overall rank#62,745

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau Sauvage ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum takes the sunlit citrus signature of the classic 1966 cologne and plunges it into dark, smoky warmth. It opens with an oily, concentrated crack of Italian bergamot, green petitgrain, and tart citron that instantly cuts through crisp air. Within minutes, the bright fruit settles into a thick, go…

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Handsome Devil by Ikiryō delivers a punchy aromatic profile built around crisp citron, clean lavender, and dark tobacco. Created by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse in 2020, this unisex composition balances classic barbershop elements with an edgy woody spine. Bright citron and hedione generate an immediate citrus and f…

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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, Eau Sauvage Parfum or Handsome Devil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau Sauvage Parfum is rated 4.26/5 from 3,241 votes; Handsome Devil is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage Parfum for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Handsome Devil for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage Parfum or Handsome Devil?

Handsome Devil lasts longest (Handsome Devil 100/100, Eau Sauvage Parfum 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sauvage Parfum or Handsome Devil?

Eau Sauvage Parfum projects furthest (Eau Sauvage Parfum 71/100, Handsome Devil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sauvage Parfum and Handsome Devil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Lavender, Hedione and Oakmoss.

Is Eau Sauvage Parfum or Handsome Devil better for summer or winter?

Handsome Devil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sauvage Parfum and Handsome Devil?

Eau Sauvage Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Citron and Petitgrain, heart notes of Vetiver, Lavender and Hedione, a base of Myrrh, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Handsome Devil features Lavender, Belladonna, Coumarin, Hedione and Musk.