Fragrance comparison

Saso vs The Devil Wears Divinity

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #31,331 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

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.

Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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.

Saso1/4

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: Saso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SasoShiseido

The Devil Wears DivinityThe Devil Wears Divinity

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityThe Devil Wears Divinity

SillageThe Devil Wears Divinity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerThe Devil Wears DivinityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSasoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiseido Saso opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes that feels crisp like a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang and powdery hyacinth takes over, steering the scent away from simple freshness and into a rich, classic floral territory. The base slowly warms wi…

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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, Saso or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity takes 3 of 4 categories. Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes; The Devil Wears Divinity is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Saso or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity lasts longest (The Devil Wears Divinity 87/100, Saso 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saso or The Devil Wears Divinity?

The Devil Wears Divinity projects furthest (The Devil Wears Divinity 69/100, Saso 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saso and The Devil Wears Divinity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Rose.

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

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

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

Saso has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.