Fragrance comparison

Aramis Vintage Edition vs Derby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

Aramis Vintage Edition

Aramis

4.001 votes

Rank #66,057 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #7,191 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aramis Vintage Edition
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Derby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Aramis Vintage Edition0/3

Derby3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derby
Sillage & projection: Derby
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Derby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aramis Vintage EditionAramis

DerbyRoberto Ugolini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 6%Want 81%

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDerby

SillageDerby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

coconut69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaMyrrhAldehydesCloverArtemisiaBergamotCaraway

Heart

JasmineOrris RootCardamomPatchouliSage

Base

CoconutLeatherAmberSandalwoodMuskVetiverOakmoss

Top

ArtemisiaCardamomBasil

Heart

CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Artemisia, Caraway 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,191

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerDerbyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis Vintage Edition reads like a softer, creamier take on classic Aramis style. The opening mixes aldehydic brightness, herbs and a slightly green floral tone, then settles into warm amber, leather, sandalwood and oakmoss with an unusual coconut nuance that makes the dry-down feel smoother and more rounded. It may …

Reviews →

Derby by Roberto Ugolini is a striking woody spicy fragrance that highlights a complex herbal opening. Notes of artemisia, cardamom, and basil set a sharp, masculine stage. As it settles, cinnamon and myrrh bring warmth to the heart, while a base of cedarwood and vetiver ensures a long-lasting, sophisticated presence.…

Reviews →

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, Aramis Vintage Edition or Derby?

Derby takes 3 of 3 categories. Aramis Vintage Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes. Choose Aramis Vintage Edition for a white floral and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Derby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis Vintage Edition or Derby?

Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, Aramis Vintage Edition 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis Vintage Edition or Derby?

Derby projects furthest (Derby 75/100, Aramis Vintage Edition 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis Vintage Edition and Derby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Artemisia, Caraway and Jasmine.

Is Aramis Vintage Edition or Derby better for summer or winter?

Aramis Vintage Edition suits evening wear; Derby suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis Vintage Edition and Derby?

Aramis Vintage Edition has top notes of Gardenia, Myrrh, Aldehydes and Clover, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Coconut, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood. Derby has top notes of Artemisia, Cardamom and Basil, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Caraway and Pimento, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.