Fragrance comparison

Memoire vs The Devil Wears Divinity

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

Memoire

Shiseido

3.9048 votes

Rank #22,936 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Devil Wears Divinity

2.673 votes

Rank #68,977 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Devil Wears Divinity takes 3 of 4 categories.

Memoire
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Devil Wears Divinity
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Memoire1/4

The Devil Wears Divinity3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MemoireShiseido

The Devil Wears DivinityThe Devil Wears Divinity

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityThe Devil Wears Divinity

SillageThe Devil Wears Divinity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerThe Devil Wears DivinityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

rose61%

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliGardeniaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseHeliotropeJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerOrchid

Base

MuskCivettaSandalwoodStyraxAmberBenzoinVanille

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Summer69

Fall69

Winter69

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,936

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#68,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMemoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiseido Memoire opens with a punch of bright bergamot and dry aldehydes that immediately recalls classic mid-century perfumery. As the initial fizz of citrus settles on the skin, a powdery floral heart of rose, carnation, and sweet heliotrope emerges, shifting the character from clean to softly romantic. It wears lig…

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The Devil Wears Divinity is an oriental floral perfume built around a citrus opening and a resinous amber base. Launched in 2008, it leans on jasmine and rose to create a classic feminine structure. This scent is intended for everyday wear, particularly in mild spring weather, offering a powdery and musky finish that …

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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, Memoire or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity takes 3 of 4 categories. Memoire is rated 3.90/5 from 48 votes; The Devil Wears Divinity is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Memoire for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Devil Wears Divinity for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Memoire or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity lasts longest (The Devil Wears Divinity 87/100, Memoire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Memoire or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity projects furthest (The Devil Wears Divinity 69/100, Memoire 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Memoire and The Devil Wears Divinity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Memoire or The Devil Wears Divinity better for summer or winter?

Memoire suits daytime wear; The Devil Wears Divinity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Memoire and The Devil Wears Divinity?

Memoire has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Musk, Civetta, Sandalwood and Styrax. The Devil Wears Divinity has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.