Fragrance comparison

Ghost Dance vs XV The Devil

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Ghost Dance

NARDIS 나디스

4.002 votes

Rank #63,487 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

XV The Devil

Andromeda's Curse

3.7023 votes

Rank #58,911 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Ghost Dance2/4

XV The Devil2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ghost DanceNARDIS 나디스

XV The DevilAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGhost Dance

SillageGhost Dance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value77

Category winnerXV The DevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

amber77%

floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

woody88%

sweet77%

cherry65%

powdery53%

sour42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantVioletFig

Heart

LavenderPoppyPowdery Notes

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanCedarAmberMusk

Top

Black CurrantRed CurrantViolet

Heart

PomegranateCherryPlumFigRaspberry

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Violet, Fig and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

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#63,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,911

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXV The DevilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghost Dance reads as a powdery, woody fruity scent with a soft violet and fig opening, then settles into lavender, sandalwood, musk and amber. It leans smooth, slightly sweet and atmospheric rather than bright or loud. If you enjoy a gentle, polished unisex fragrance with a feminine tilt, especially for spring evenin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ghost Dance or XV The Devil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ghost Dance is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; XV The Devil is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Ghost Dance for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose XV The Devil for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghost Dance or XV The Devil?

Ghost Dance lasts longest (Ghost Dance 70/100, XV The Devil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghost Dance or XV The Devil?

Ghost Dance projects furthest (Ghost Dance 63/100, XV The Devil 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghost Dance and XV The Devil smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Violet, Fig and Sandalwood.

Is Ghost Dance or XV The Devil better for summer or winter?

Ghost Dance suits evening wear; XV The Devil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghost Dance and XV The Devil?

Ghost Dance has top notes of Black Currant, Violet and Fig, heart notes of Lavender, Poppy and Powdery Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Amber. 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.