Fragrance comparison

Handsome Devil vs Issara

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 968 ratings analysed

4 wins

Handsome Devil

Ikiryō

4.005 votes

Rank #62,745 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Issara

Parfums Dusita

4.21963 votes

Rank #3,116 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Handsome Devil takes 4 of 5 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.
Issara
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Handsome Devil4/5

Issara1/5

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): Handsome Devil
Fragranxe ranking: Issara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Handsome DevilIkiryō

IssaraParfums Dusita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 87%

4.21/ 5 · 963 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

49%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

963 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHandsome Devil

SillageHandsome Devil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value27

Category winnerHandsome DevilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

herbal69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top15-30 mins

SagePine needles

Heart2-4 hrs

CoumarinTobaccoBourbon Vetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesOakmossMuskAmber

Category winnerHandsome DevilLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer88

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night49

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men26

Unisex61

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,745

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,116

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews124

Category winnerIssaraHigher 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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Parfums Dusita Issara strips away the sharp edges of the traditional barbershop scent to reveal something rustic and peaceful. The opening releases a vivid breath of fresh pine needles and crushed garden sage, smelling like cool morning air in a quiet mountain evergreen grove. Within minutes, the initial crispness mel…

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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 Issara?

Handsome Devil takes 4 of 5 categories. Handsome Devil is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Issara is rated 4.21/5 from 963 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 Issara for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Handsome Devil or Issara?

Handsome Devil lasts longest (Handsome Devil 100/100, Issara 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Handsome Devil or Issara?

Handsome Devil projects furthest (Handsome Devil 68/100, Issara 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Handsome Devil and Issara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coumarin, Musk, Oakmoss and Tobacco.

Is Handsome Devil or Issara better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Handsome Devil and Issara?

Handsome Devil features Lavender, Belladonna, Coumarin, Hedione and Musk. Issara has top notes of Sage and Pine needles, heart notes of Coumarin, Tobacco and Bourbon Vetiver, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.