Fragrance comparison

Handsome Devil vs AK47

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Handsome Devil

Ikiryō

4.005 votes

Rank #62,745 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

AK47

Anne-Krystel

4.176 votes

Rank #42,586 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Handsome Devil takes 3 of 4 categories.

Handsome Devil
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
AK47
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Handsome Devil3/4

AK471/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Handsome Devil
Sillage & projection: Handsome Devil
Value for money: Handsome Devil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: AK47

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Handsome DevilIkiryō

AK47Anne-Krystel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 87%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 60%Had 5%Want 35%

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

67%Love

17%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHandsome Devil

SillageHandsome Devil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerHandsome DevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

lavender50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and lavender

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

Top

BergamotLemon PeelClary Sage

Heart

Juniper BerriesLavenderJasmine

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodTobaccoOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Musk, Oakmoss 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

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night40

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#42,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAK47Higher 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…

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AK47 by Anne-Krystel opens with bright bergamot, lemon peel and clary sage, then settles into a clean aromatic heart of juniper, lavender and a light jasmine touch. The dry-down moves woody and musky, with cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss and tobacco giving it a warmer masculine base. It suits shoppers who like fresh woody …

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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 AK47?

Handsome Devil takes 3 of 4 categories. Handsome Devil is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; AK47 is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Handsome Devil for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose AK47 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Handsome Devil or AK47?

Handsome Devil lasts longest (Handsome Devil 100/100, AK47 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Handsome Devil or AK47?

Handsome Devil projects furthest (Handsome Devil 68/100, AK47 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Handsome Devil and AK47 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Musk, Oakmoss and Tobacco.

Is Handsome Devil or AK47 better for summer or winter?

Handsome Devil suits evening wear; AK47 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Handsome Devil and AK47?

Handsome Devil features Lavender, Belladonna, Coumarin, Hedione and Musk. AK47 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon Peel and Clary Sage, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco.