Fragrance comparison

Handsome Devil vs A Tabacum Affair

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Handsome Devil

Ikiryō

4.005 votes

Rank #62,745 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

A Tabacum Affair

The Dua Brand

3.001 votes

Rank #69,278 TobaccoCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Handsome Devil takes 2 of 3 categories.

Handsome Devil
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
A Tabacum Affair
Choose it for a tobacco and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Handsome Devil2/3

A Tabacum Affair1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Handsome DevilIkiryō

A Tabacum AffairThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 87%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 78%Had 11%Want 11%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityHandsome Devil

SillageA Tabacum Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

tobacco100%

cacao92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderBelladonnaCoumarinHedioneMuskIso E SuperOakmossCitronClearwoodTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Tobacco LeafTobaccoCacaoBlack CurrantGalbanumOakmossGrapefruitCitronThymeCypressPatchouliFir

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Citron and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Handsome Devil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer88

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,745

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHandsome DevilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

A Tabacum Affair by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. A Tabacum Affair was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on first…

Reviews →

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 A Tabacum Affair?

Handsome Devil takes 2 of 3 categories. Handsome Devil is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; A Tabacum Affair is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Handsome Devil for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose A Tabacum Affair for a tobacco and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Handsome Devil or A Tabacum Affair?

Handsome Devil lasts longest (Handsome Devil 100/100, A Tabacum Affair 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Handsome Devil or A Tabacum Affair?

A Tabacum Affair projects furthest (A Tabacum Affair 75/100, Handsome Devil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Handsome Devil and A Tabacum Affair smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Citron and Tobacco.

Is Handsome Devil or A Tabacum Affair better for summer or winter?

Handsome Devil suits evening wear; A Tabacum Affair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Handsome Devil and A Tabacum Affair?

Handsome Devil features Lavender, Belladonna, Coumarin, Hedione and Musk. A Tabacum Affair features Tobacco Leaf, Tobacco, Cacao, Black Currant and Galbanum.