Fragrance comparison

The Devil You Know vs Undergrowth

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

The Devil You Know

Siren Song Elixirs

3.673 votes

Rank #64,723 CherrySalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Undergrowth

Örök Fragrances

4.008 votes

Rank #23,577 EarthyCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Undergrowth takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Devil You Know
Choose it for a cherry and salty character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Undergrowth
Choose it for a earthy and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Devil You Know1/4

Undergrowth3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Devil You KnowSiren Song Elixirs

UndergrowthÖrök Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUndergrowth

SillageUndergrowth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerThe Devil You KnowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

salty92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

marine69%

amber61%

earthy100%

cherry83%

woody65%

amber48%

sweet30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CherrySaltBlack PepperPalmarosaCinnamonAmberMuskBrazilian Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Earthy NotesCypriolCherryAmberFloral NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCherry, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerUndergrowthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Devil You Know reads as a dark cherry aromatic with a salty, spicy twist. Palmarosa gives it a rosy green lift, while black pepper, cinnamon musk, amber, and rosewood pull it into warmer territory. It looks best for shoppers who want something unusual rather than conventionally pretty. Expect an intimate scent tra…

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Undergrowth by Örök Fragrances brings the damp scent of misty mountains to life. Warm amber and dark cherry ground the scent, creating a moody, comforting atmosphere that shines on damp autumn afternoons. It feels less like a clean fruit spray and more like a stroll through wet, mossy woods in a thick coat.

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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, The Devil You Know or Undergrowth?

Undergrowth takes 3 of 4 categories. The Devil You Know is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Undergrowth is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose The Devil You Know for a cherry and salty character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Undergrowth for a earthy and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Devil You Know or Undergrowth?

Undergrowth lasts longest (Undergrowth 67/100, The Devil You Know 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Devil You Know or Undergrowth?

Undergrowth projects furthest (Undergrowth 50/100, The Devil You Know 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Devil You Know and Undergrowth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Cherry, Amber and Musk.

Is The Devil You Know or Undergrowth better for summer or winter?

The Devil You Know suits day or night wear; Undergrowth suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Devil You Know and Undergrowth?

The Devil You Know features Cherry, Salt, Black Pepper, Palmarosa and Cinnamon. Undergrowth features Earthy Notes, Cypriol, Cherry, Amber and Floral Notes.