Fragrance comparison

Athan vs Derby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

3 wins

Athan

Ainash Parfums

5.0011 votes

Rank #29,445 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #7,186 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Athan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Athan
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Derby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Athan3/5

Derby2/5

Ratings & consensus: Athan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derby
Sillage & projection: Athan
Value for money: Athan
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

AthanAinash Parfums

DerbyRoberto Ugolini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerAthanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDerby

SillageAthan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAthanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomCinnamonOrange

Heart

Bourbon VanillaMyrrh

Base

CedarwoodAmbroxanVetiverPralineMusk

Top

ArtemisiaCardamomBasil

Heart

CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Myrrh and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,186

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerDerbyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Athan leans warm, sweet and spicy from the start, with bergamot and orange brightening a richer core of cardamom, cinnamon, bourbon vanilla and myrrh. It settles into a smooth ambery base with woods, musk and praline. It looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy dense vanilla-amber scents with noticeable presence. Revie…

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, Athan or Derby?

Athan takes 3 of 5 categories. Athan is rated 5.00/5 from 11 votes; Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes. Choose Athan for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Derby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Athan or Derby?

Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, Athan 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Athan or Derby?

Athan projects furthest (Athan 78/100, Derby 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Athan and Derby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Myrrh and Cedarwood.

Is Athan or Derby better for summer or winter?

Athan suits evening wear; Derby suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Athan and Derby?

Athan has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Orange, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla and Myrrh, a base of Cedarwood, Ambroxan, Vetiver and Praline. 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.