Fragrance comparison

Espada Malaki vs Devil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Espada Malaki

Le Chameau

4.502 votes

Rank #60,464 AmberWoody

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71%scent match

Closely related

Devil

BellaVita

3.676 votes

Rank #52,464 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Espada Malaki
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Devil
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Espada Malaki2/4

Devil2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Espada Malaki
Sillage & projection: Espada Malaki
Value for money: Devil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Devil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Espada MalakiLe Chameau

DevilBellaVita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEspada Malaki

SillageEspada Malaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value90

Category winnerDevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

white floral48%

metallic30%

woody100%

amber88%

floral77%

warm spicy65%

white floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match71%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SaffronJasmine

Heart2 to 3 hours

Amberwood

Base6 to 9 hours

ResinsCedarAmber

Top

SaffronJasmine

Heart

Floral NotesAmberwoodAmber

Base

Woody NotesCedarMossFir

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Espada Malaki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDevilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espada Malaki by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance built around warm resins, dry woods, and a sharp touch of spice. It opens with an immediate contrast of bittersweet saffron and clean jasmine, giving the top a brisk, slightly metallic edge before the floral tone softens. As the scent settles, amberwood brings…

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BellaVita Devil is a modern woody amber release that pairs heavy saffron with soft jasmine in its initial blast. The scent settles into a dry cedar and moss base, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler autumn days or casual evening wear. It sits close to the skin, offering a straightforward profile for everyday…

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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, Espada Malaki or Devil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Espada Malaki is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Devil is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Espada Malaki for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Devil for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Espada Malaki or Devil?

Espada Malaki lasts longest (Espada Malaki 80/100, Devil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espada Malaki or Devil?

Espada Malaki projects furthest (Espada Malaki 75/100, Devil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Espada Malaki and Devil smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Cedar.

Is Espada Malaki or Devil better for summer or winter?

Espada Malaki suits daytime wear; Devil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espada Malaki and Devil?

Espada Malaki has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, a base of Resins, Cedar and Amber. Devil has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Floral Notes, Amberwood and Amber, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar, Moss and Fir.