Devil In Disguise by Mark Buxton bottle
Mark Buxton

Devil In Disguise

3.8/5 · 198 votes Unisex 2012
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Rhubarb Leaf
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day98
Night28
Summer100
Spring72
Fall62
Winter23
Our take

Devil In Disguise opens with a crisp snap of rhubarb leaf and ginger, green and slightly tart, like pulling a stem from the earth on a damp spring morning. That sharpness softens quickly into a gauzy magnolia and neroli heart, floral but not syrupy, more like the faint sweetness of petals crushed between fingers. The drydown settles into a quiet base of vetiver, patchouli, and musk, the patchouli clean and almost airy, the vetiver adding a woody whisper. The overall character lands as a single vivid image: a gardener who just finished weeding, still wearing a sprig of magnolia behind an ear, tracks of soil on their jeans. It feels natural, polished but not synthetic, distinctly niche in its restraint, yet approachable enough for everyday wear. But here is the honesty: longevity sits at a modest 3.13, sillage even lower at 2.88. This is a fragrance that stays close, a private green aura rather than a statement. It suits anyone who prefers freshness over projection, especially those drawn to vegetal florals rather than sweet heady ones. Skip it if you crave power or warmth past noon. Best worn on a sunny spring afternoon or a cool summer evening, the kind of scent that vanishes before dinner, leaving only a memory of green.

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