Akro Bake VS. Dolce & Gabbana Devotion | Head To Head Comparison | Differences vs. Similarities

[@jillshorten3457]

I’m partial to Devotion; I live in a hot climate and it feels more wearable most of the year for me. I can’t really do many gourmands in the AZ summer 🔥🔥🔥. Plus, I am finding myself getting tired of the heavy gourmands even now in the winter 🤷🏼‍♀️ great comparison I agree 100%

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Oh I can totally see that Jill. In the Summer…no heavy gourmands for me. 😉❤️

[@lyndaprather2138]

As always you have given a beautifully complete description of both these fragrances! Devotion sounds like the one I would like best! You look fantastic! Enjoy your weekend!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thanks for sharing!! Aw and thank you so much!!

[@saraf1084]

Hi Chris! 😊 I went back-and-forth between the two of these and decided that I liked Akro Bake the best! Of course I’m a gourmand-y so it fits! 😊I will probably get it towards Spring/Summer ! Happy Holidays and happy weekend to you! 🎄😊❤️

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw back at ya my dear!!❤️❤️

[@varmi924]

I dont get the hype on Bake. I just got my sample and it literally smells lile bitter lemon rind for the first few seconds and then lemon is gone. Drys down to smokey tobacco on my skin. Nothing gourmand or cakey about it.😢

[@anemiclizard8252]

Oh my gosh, I was just reading a comment on reddit about these 2 fragrances and wanted to try them! Already working on a sample of Bake and I quite like it. Hearing Devotion was similar made me want to try it. I'm interested to hear your thoughts~ C:

[@ScentedASMR]

Your comparison is right on. I love them both, but I think im leaning a bit towards Devotion, because I usually prefer a floral gourmand over a literal gourmand.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Oh yes then it’s perfect I bet for you. 💛💛

[@theperfumefanatic2351]

I have Bake and tested Devotion on skin. I prefer the latter because the lasting power of Bake is unbearable. Hunting now for a bottle of Devotion.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Unbearable as in too long ?

[@tammyroxanne.]

I totally agree girlfriend!! 🙌🏼🥰 I've tried Devotion three times and the orange blossom has been so prominent all 3 times.. which sometimes can lean medicinal (*to me) I'm thinking it just might not be for me.. (*So Far!!!!) I never say never with perfumes because I've changed my mind time and time again! 😅😉 lol I had my sister with me one day when I tried it and I held my hand to her nose without telling her what to expect, and she instantly exclaimed lemon cleaner! I always assume I'd like Bake because even though I liked Lira, it was just too thickly sweet for me and I feel like Bake would be a bit less "heavy" 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😊

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes Devotion does dip its toes into that dreaded cleaner zone for a little bit. I love your sister!!🙌😂❤️❤️

[@Othergreengirl]

Thanks, Chris. I am going through two decants of Bake, and was wondering about picking up Devotion with the Sephora 20% off fragrance event that's going on. I think I'll forget about Devotion and pull the trigger on a bottle of Bake. I know you can get a 30 ml on the Akro site (at least I was able to get a 30 ml of Awake), and I don't need more than 30 ml of anything. I did briefly smell Devotion a short time ago, but decided just to pass the sample on. It was fine, but apparently didn't speak loudly enough to me. Anyway, great comparison review!! Thank you.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes I love that 30 ml option. Thanks for reminding me I should link the site below

[@missl849]

Strangely, I don’t get much citrus in devotion. Also it last for at least 8 hours on me.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thx for your feedback!

[@GeorgiaTonka]

Hi Chris ❤️❤️❤️ Love your hair. New haircut? 🤩

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes! Thx. I have to go to the salon every 8 weeks because my hair grows so fast.,🤦‍♀️

[@GeorgiaTonka]

@@ThePerfumeNest Lucky you! I think the best look is after a fresh haircut 🥰

[@ClaudiaB6472]

I’m hopelessly devoted to DEVOTION.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Awesome!!💛💛

[@KarolinaPL06]

All three are beautiful Chris, Bake and Devotion lol.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Did I say three??😂Maybe I was including Light Blue. 😁

[@KarolinaPL06]

@@ThePerfumeNest lol. You are the third beauty

[@sherlytaa007]

Thank you for the very informative video! As you mentioned, you are decluttering your collection, so I am wondering if you are selling on Mercari or Poshmark. If this is the case, could you please share your page? TIA

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thanks for dropping by!! I just added a link to my Mercari page to this video. 😉❤️

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

Oh … which do you like better…. Bake or Lira? I imagine Bake performs better?

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Bake is a lighter “lighter” Lira has a density to it. Bake on medium (I spray on clothes also) is soft but does outlast Lira (which is also gorgeous)

[@juliaroe3499]

Devotion smelled so cleaning product on me, whereas Bake was love at first sniff, candied lemons, deliciousness. Definitely want to get a bottle at some point.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

My fav as well💛

[@melissap7369]

I agree with your descriptions. I've been comparing these by wearing one on each arm, too. Bake is a zesty sweet bakery gourmand, whereas Devotion is more of a creamy sweet floral. They are slightly similar in the dry down IMO but different enough for me to keep both 😂. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thanks for the info! I love your thoughts! 💛

[@nadia_hgl3203]

Totally agree with you! Bake is a gorgeous perfume.. I've tested devotion and have the same "conclusion", I don't like devotion, the mix of "orange blossom" and "citrus" is not doing it for me.. The orange blossom note used in devotion is too sirupy sweet, with a "generic smell" that I do no enjoy personally.. It's not that I hate it, but I dont love it and to me bake is a hundred times better imo...

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I agree; most ppl are going to have a big preference. 💛

[@marieaco5528]

I think Bake is just the higher quality ingredients version of the same idea. To me though the Bake is more of a lemon rind/zest and more airy and woody, where Devotion is definitely a candied lemon and a denser lemon cake vibe (it smells exactly like the starbucks lemon poppy cake imo). But i recently tried Unknown Pleasures and i find that it is even more similar to Devotion than Bake honestly, just a smidge more balanced in the opening and a bit darker in the drydown. I compared all 3 side by side and on my skin they’re all similar but Unknown Pleasures and Devotion are def the closest. However, i do think Bake does take the lead in terms of smelling more high quality.

[@TressesOfAlexis]

I haven’t gotten my nose on Bake just yet but, Devotion has been an easy reach during the transitional weather. Great comparison of these scents. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hi! Ah thanks so much! I can def see how Devotion would work better in warmer weather

[@sandraw9152]

To me devotion smells like a Orange creamsicle and Bake smells like a lemon tart. Love them both!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Awesome! Thanks for your thoughts!!

[@Christine-uf3oj]

Chris, I guess we actually do have a difference in opinion since you like Devotion! I absolutely cannot stand Devotion! There's something in Devotion that makes me feel so sick, and it has kept me from wanting to try Bake. Of the perfumes that are compared to Bake, I actually love Xerjoff Lyra and I think that is going to be the one in this genre for me.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes Lira is gorgeous and one of my first niche gourmand loves

[@jAS20234]

I’ve never tried Bake but I love love love Devotion! I’ll have to pay attention next time to see if I notice the orange blossom ☺️. It’s fascinating how everyone interprets scents differently. Love your channel!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hi! Thank you so much!!

[@corbinrose6750]

Love this series, it’s extremely helpful how descriptive you are! Please keep doing the head to heads!💖💖💖

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much!! Will do!

[@frontporchwigchat6260]

Those sound so wonderful, especially the candied lemon in Devotion, but I love full-on gourmands, too. I enjoy the showdowns. Have a wonderful weekend, Chris! ~Cynthia

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw thanks my dear!!💛💛

[@TheEagleslover]

Excellent run down Chris. I really relate to your description of orange blossom and how it can be a little too much. I love them both after finally testing Devotion in store. I’ve also decided I will no longer buy multiples of the same or very close fragrances so I will use my decants and that’s good enough for me.❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I’m doing the same! And I’m doing a great job. It’s quite an invigorating change. ❤️

[@eva_k1462]

Yes, Devotion for me is also totally Orange blossom or even more white blossoms in the heart, but well blended with all the gourmand notes. Quite an original for a designer imho. For me as someone who is very much into the perfume game I get also a lot of Lira or L/Lempicka in it.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I agree!!🙌

[@GeorgiaTonka]

The orange blossom in Devotion is very strong on me. My favorite is Bake as well 💛

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yep! Same. 😉💛💛

[@parfumninja]

I agree completely! Devotion is a floral gourmand to me. I also pick up the orange blossom note in here 😉

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yay! My nose isn’t broken quite yet! 💛

[@AmyWhitehurst-vx2ks]

I have a small bottle of Devotion and a sample of Bake. I love them both. They are different enough for me to own both. I love this type of video though! I’m always trying to compare similar scents so I don’t have too much duplication in my collection. Except for vanillas. I want them all! 😂

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I totally agree! Never enough vanilla!

[@sarahglen1140]

Oh! Are we going to see these declutters/comparisons? I'm excited!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes! Many. 😉❤️

[@sarahglen1140]

@@ThePerfumeNest Yay! I love those. Thanks Chris!

[@nele9045]

Wonderful video! I fell head over heels for Devotion and bought it on the spot (I know I know). The honeymoon phase ended quickly because in our hot and humid climate I barely get 3 hours of wear. I started layering it with bianco latte, which helps a little. To me it smells like citrus infused cake in Italy, or orange-cardamom bundt cake that I make for special occasions. Not sure that I would repurchase Devotion due to the lack of longevity for me, but I adore the scent. Maybe I'll try Bake when I run out of Devotion.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much DAHling. Nah. Make sure you test Bake first. It’s much more expensive . ❤️❤️🟡

[@nele9045]

@@ThePerfumeNest oh definitely. I’ve set a $50 max budget for blind buys 🤪

[@Olialucky26]

That’s what i was saying, Bake it’s better.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yea it’s more “me” also

[@artiesmama]

How does Bake compare to Lira?

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Bake lasts much longer. It’s a little less dense, but lasts longer. Lira on me, is gone in 2 hours:

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

Can’t smell Akro and quite enjoyed Devotion when I tried it but I can’t get over the honey-lemon cough lozenges effect I got! 😷🤭

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Oh my gosh! That’s not good. But I can totally see that (candied lemon plus orange blossoms)

[@MJT66]

Thanks for the comparison! How present is that rum note in Devotion? I have come to realize I really enjoy that note. 💁🏼‍♀️

[@ThePerfumeNest]

It’s not super present; candied lemon / OB / vanilla are the biggies.

[@MJT66]

@@ThePerfumeNest thanks! That’s helpful. 💛

[@docm5314]

And you’ve just made me understand why I don’t like 99% of the designer fragrances. I feel ill wearing most florals. At least I still can enjoy other people wearing them when they walk by; I don’t think I’d want to be trapped in an elevator with them though 😂

[@ThePerfumeNest]

😂😂Yes I’m fine with them on other ppl. I just get queasy when I wear them

[@virginiahutchinson7974]

I wanted to love Devotion, and I absolutely like it lots. But my Akro decant is being blazed through with alarming speed. I will perhaps do a side by side as you did, and see what really works best on my skin over a real day.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes!! That is the way to do it. Similar perfumes I like to do side by side. That’s how I know…

[@SharidaM]

Immediately thought of Bake when I smelled Devotion. Bake was much better on me but still a bit too sharp for me to enjoy.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

💛💛❤️I hear ya. 😉

[@susanbohm3601]

My first sniff of Devotion was all orange blossom. The next two times I got orange candy/ orange creamsicle. I like it, but definitely prefer Bake. And loving your sweater!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Really?? Ok?! I’m surprised you kept trying after the first sniff. ❤️

[@susanbohm3601]

@@ThePerfumeNest everyone kept saying that there was so much vanilla, and it was easily accessible

[@georgianapetreaa]

I love both of them, but I have to say I love Bake a little bit more ❤️

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Awesome! Thx for the feedback! 💛

[@pinkiemtengenya6744]

Excellent comparison of the two fragrances👌👌. I have Devotion and it was love at first sniff for me💛💛. If the lemon peel from Bake is not sharp then that sounds very appealing to me😉😉. I’ll see if I can get a sample or decant somewhere🤔🤔. Stay gorgeous 🥰🥰

[@justaddlight]

A lovely comparison. 🍋 Is layering it with Awake out of the question? 🤔☕ Call it "Cafe Tart" 😉Prrrrrrrr 😂

[@ThePerfumeNest]

😂😂😂May I volunteer you for that??! Report back! ❤️

[@Rogo1972]

I prefer Bake. I bought a fb right after it launched. I’ve smelled Devotion & it just didn’t wow me.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Bake is more me also

[@brigittebrie2126]

what about Lira vs Bake ... Are they too similar btw love love love your tutorials from montréal canada xx

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Ah thx!! I need to do a comparison of all citrusy vanillas. ❤️

[@keylimekisses]

I like devotion but it just falls a little short I wish more of the rum note came out it in otherwise it's nice but just average to me. I need to buy a tester of Bake it sounds wonderful.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Sounds like Bake just might be what you are looking for!

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

Thanks! Couldn’t figure out why exactly I didn’t like Devotion… Orange blossom! I don’t really like orange blossom. Can’t wait to try Bake

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yep!! It’s DEF in there…almost goes a touch soapy on me. ❤️❤️

[@kuklakid]

I held on Baked because I have Lemon Tart (and I'm a big big Theo Kalotinis fan). But when Devotion dropped, I went for 50 ml and I like it for what it is. It fades out on hour 4-5 for me too.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Maybe I should do a “you don’t need all of these” regarding lemon gourmands

[@marianahernandez8306]

Hi Chris! I smelled and tested Devotion in Ulta and it’s lovely but not for me. And for what you are sharing about Bake I probably would feel the same way. 😘

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hi my friend!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@julissabido]

For some reason on me devotion is really gourmand on me. I don’t get any florals. I get straight up like a pana cotta scent. Bake on me is too gourmand and I love gourmands but it was way to much for my nose.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thanks for the feedback! 💛

[@kathywitter6076]

Great comparison Chris. I've not tried Devotion and have only recently got samples of Bake. I like it but funny enough for now I want to park foody gourmands so I'll probably buy Akro's Ink ahead of Bake. I look to future head-to-heads videos.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@dcjimr1]

Thanks, Chris! Still testing Bake, but there's something in the dry down that's not jibing with me. 🤔

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thx for feedback! ❤️

[@samillien]

I really do like your head to heads. When you did meliora versus amethyst, you were spot-on. I initially thought that amethyst was a dupe for meliora so I decided to stick with amethyst when my meliora ran out. After using amethyst for about a month, I started craving for and eventually purchasing meliora again . Don't get me wrong, I love amethyst and use it when I want something a little more sharp and full of berries. But it was until I watched your head to head that made me really put things in perspective and yes you were right.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hey thanks so much for this feedback and comment!!! I think Amethyst is a great release and nice sister to Meliora but I’m like you…Meliora for the win.

[@carolinarodriguesmartins2757]

Great video Chris! I have Lira... how do you think that it compares to bake and devotion? Tks

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Lira is def more “cakey “ and sweet/ gourmand than Devition and Bake has a lightness to is (I find Lira a little more dense)

[@travelforslonko]

Great review, Chris! Thank you for recording the comparison video. I definitely want to try the Bake now.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I’d love to hear your thoughts

[@LeafySeaDragon]

Two of my faves this year, but it's Bake for the win for me. I love that you can wear it in winter or summer. Devotion is beautiful but a little cloying in the heat.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I agree! Bake is going to be great year round!!🙌

[@Fragrances_n_Fur]

Not to go off topic, but what candles are in the red holders back there??

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Sure! Sand and Fog Golden Nutmeg. They are amazing!!!

[@tdsollog]

Olivier Cresp is a gifted nose! He’s got so many (376 according to Fragrantica as of today). I have Loverdose, Angel, Midnight Poison, Light Blue, Modern Muse (EL), Elysees (Guerlain) and Black Opium. I want to get Yum Pistachio Gelato 33, BTSO Dirty Rice, Replica From the Garden and Mercedes Benz Club Black.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I was blown away when I was researching his creations! And until I did that, had no idea about Midnight Poison and the entire Mercedes collection!

[@tdsollog]

@@ThePerfumeNest MB Club Black is allegedly very similar to TF Tobacco Vanille. I’m so impressed how long, diverse and prolific his creations are.

[@ClaudiaB6472]

Awww - you are an essential oil enthusiast. I love how you have them in your basement. Mine are all over my home. I love how you made your candles. I need to sample Bake other than on a paper tester. I have Devotion which is very “safe” and delicious.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I used to make all sorts of hand made goodies like soy candles, soaps, bath bombs, salts, etc. so my basement is dark and cold because I live in an old house. They store well. ❤️

[@marielle7505]

Thanks for the video. Interesting to hear your options, although I personally hate them both.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

😂😂😂Oh my gosh. Seriously what a compliment! This made my day. You hate the two perfumes in a video and you watched anyway. 🙏🏻🥹❤️❤️

[@MsChumelito]

Hi Chris!! Speaking of gourmands, have you tried Le Gourmand yet? Its really yummy!!!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

It’s on its way to me!! 🙌

[@MsChumelito]

@@ThePerfumeNest Uuuuhhhh of course it is haha, me too!! can't wait to douse myself in it!!

[@lovli31]

Hey Chris! Great reviews… I have devotion but would live to smell bake😊

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much!!💛

[@marthamartinez4215]

Omg! I bought Bake in the summer and thought it was a BB mistake! It was just too much, then Devotion came out in early fall and I BB it and did not like it! Then, went to purchase some items and Sephora and sprayed it on again; let me tell you that it smelled divine and repurchased! Lol!!! Then a few weeks ago went into the dark cabinet; aka as my perfume collection and revisited Bake and Omg it smells spectacular in our cold Chicago weather!! Creamy sweet lemon vanilla cookies!!! Love you channel! Happy Holidays beautiful lady! I know it’s long, but it was my birthday week and I purchased PDM Althair! It’s a huge love!!!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes I agree I love Bake so much more in the Winter! Happy Birthday!!! Yay!!

[@marthamartinez4215]

What are your thoughts on Althair?

[@Fragrances_n_Fur]

Agreed - Bake for the win and happy to watch the side by side. Great job!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much!🙏🏻💛

[@UnderBaseBeatz]

Hi Chris! Another great video and as usual, brilliant descriptions.. I feel exactly the same way about 'syrupy-like orange blossom' in perfumes - really off-putting. I was gifted La Vie Est Belle many years ago - I wore it, tried to like it, but couldn't - and it was the most complimented fragrance I've worn. Not too crazy about Black Opium either! Bake is soo gourmand.. out of the two, Devotion is the one I would choose, although I've refrained from buying both as I think I might have similar scents already, but watching your video, I might have to give-in and get Devotion! 💛💚🧡

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes I’m the same! I can appreciate those syrupy orange blossom scents on others…for me it’s a big “no”. I need to do a “you don’t need all of these” citrus / lemon gourmand video!!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

And thank you for the kind words!!!

[@chrisab3217]

Hi Chris 🥰, I have only sampled Devotion in store ( on paper and on skin) , personally this fragrance to me is a very dense , thick and very very sweet scent .... I'm not getting a ton of lemon but just a lot of sweetness , maybe it's the orange blossom I'm getting , there's something that is maybe too much for me that prevented me from adding this ... still searching for some amazing lemony scents 😍

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Oh did you see my lemon video from this Summer??

[@chrisab3217]

@@ThePerfumeNest I probably watched it , but I will revisit ... I haven't tried Bake yet and have considered blind buying Unknown Pleasures 😂, I had a decant of Lira and it's pretty ,something kept me from seeking out a bottle and Love & Crime is on the list even though it is more orange with cocoa

[@holamissmusica]

Devotion fills the gap for me, I really enjoy it.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

awesome!!! 🙌

[@kiniazek]

I prefer Bake as the dry down reminds my of my beloved Vanilla Silk by Gallagher which was a limited edition 😊

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Ooh really! I never tried that one. 💛

[@kiniazek]

❤❤❤@@ThePerfumeNest

[@IreneBallesteros]

Very good 🎉

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you! Cheers!💛

[@RachelKNg]

oooohhhh! Great idea for a video! My favorite by far is Bake (of the two). ❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Same! 😉❤️❤️

[@ComeUnboxWithTheresa]

I'm going with Devotion i like Bake though.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Really?? Ok!!! You are not alone!!

[@ComeUnboxWithTheresa]

@@ThePerfumeNest yes I love it, I need to to get a bottle my 10ml is on it’s last leg lol

[@Littlemermaid17]

They are both excellent

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes!!

[@meganhill8633]

What about bake compared to lemon tart? 🎉

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Lemon Tart has a touch of soapyness and something that smells like yogurt. So not quite as vanillic esp in the first part.

[@meganhill8633]

I don’t mean a video I just wondered which one you liked better. I love a sweet lemon. Like fresh sugared lemon.

[@leahmiranda8359]

Hi Chris! I haven't tried Bake at this time. But I LOVE Devotion! I get more candied orange than I do lemon. I just put it on to sleep!😁 I love your comparison videos. Have a lovely weekend! 💛

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw thank you so much !! You also. 💛

[@dr.claire.perfume]

Devotion is definitely one of the nicer designer fragrances this year, but I've been super underwhelmed of late so 😂 I've loved the one Akro I've tried so far so I'd be interested in trying the Akro along with the others I've not got my hands on...

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hi Claire! I agree it’s a fantastic release (one of the best this year). Blake is a little more “me”

[@cristinaantonescu4240]

Does anyone know how bake compares to lemon tart from theodoros kalotinis ? 🥹

[@ThePerfumeNest]

To me, Lemon Tart has the slightest bit of a soapy touch and yougurt-y

[@cristinaantonescu4240]

@@ThePerfumeNest thank you ❤️❤️