Fragrance comparison

Handsome Devil vs Scented by Willam

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Handsome Devil

Grooming Lounge

4.0923 votes

Rank #38,186 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Scented by Willam

Xyrena

3.506 votes

Rank #66,049 Warm SpicyHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scented by Willam takes 3 of 5 categories.

Handsome Devil
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scented by Willam
Choose it for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Handsome Devil2/5

Scented by Willam3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Handsome DevilGrooming Lounge

Scented by WillamXyrena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 5%Had 4%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityScented by Willam

SillageScented by Willam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHandsome DevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

lavender84%

coffee77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

herbal92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CranberryPink GrapefruitCitron

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderSaffronSage

Base2 to 3 hours

RedwoodCoffeeAmber

Top15-30 mins

LavenderChamomileCuminSage

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronCinnamon

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodMusk

Category winnerScented by WillamLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer92

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#66,049

PerfumerKillian Wells

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHandsome DevilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Handsome Devil by Grooming Lounge is an approachable woody spicy fragrance that leans heavily into tart fruit and warm comfort. It opens with an energetic burst of cranberry, pink grapefruit, and citron, delivering a sharp citrus sweetness reminiscent of candied breakfast fruit. As the bright introduction settles, a c…

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Scented by Willam by Xyrena delivers a bold punch of warm spices, calming herbal greens, and smooth skin-warmed wood. The opening hits with aromatic lavender, earthy sage, and a distinct dash of cumin that quickly warms up into sweet cinnamon and dry saffron. As the fragrance settles onto skin, rich sandalwood and sof…

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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, Handsome Devil or Scented by Willam?

Scented by Willam takes 3 of 5 categories. Handsome Devil is rated 4.09/5 from 23 votes; Scented by Willam is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Handsome Devil for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scented by Willam for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Handsome Devil or Scented by Willam?

Scented by Willam lasts longest (Scented by Willam 93/100, Handsome Devil 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Handsome Devil or Scented by Willam?

Scented by Willam projects furthest (Scented by Willam 75/100, Handsome Devil 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Handsome Devil and Scented by Willam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Sage and Amber.

Is Handsome Devil or Scented by Willam better for summer or winter?

Handsome Devil suits daytime wear; Scented by Willam suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Handsome Devil and Scented by Willam?

Handsome Devil has top notes of Cranberry, Pink Grapefruit and Citron, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron and Sage, a base of Redwood, Coffee and Amber. Scented by Willam has top notes of Lavender, Chamomile, Cumin and Sage, heart notes of Saffron and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.