Fragrance comparison

Black vs Derring-Do

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black

Everlast

3.9058 votes

Rank #30,746 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Derring-Do

Ineke

3.23196 votes

Rank #15,685 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Derring-Do
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Black4/7

Derring-Do3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackEverlast

Derring-DoIneke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 19%

3.23/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%

Category winnerBlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

18%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerBlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityDerring-Do

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

smoky77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

aquatic100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperCardamomCedarFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseLeatherGuaiac WoodViolet Leaves

Base4-6+ hrs

AmberCitrusesPatchouliSandalowoodSantolina

Top

Water NotesCitrusesCyclamen

Heart

MagnoliaFernPepperCardamom

Base

MuskVirginia CedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall41

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDerring-DoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Casual 34%Date 29%Party 22%Work 15%

Men55

Unisex35

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,685

PerfumerIneke Ruhland

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerDerring-DoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Black hits your skin with an assertive burst of black pepper and crushed cardamom. That initial sharp alcohol flash burns off within three minutes, revealing crisp cedarwood and a pale touch of freesia. Give it twenty minutes. The core settles into dark leather, dry guaiac wood, and smoldering incense. It fee…

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Ineke Derring-Do is a sharp, clean aromatic aquatic that captures a crisp spring morning. It opens with bright citrus and water notes before settling into a fern-heavy green heart with a hint of spicy pepper. It is a reliable, refreshing choice for warm days when you want to feel put-together without smelling like hea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or Derring-Do?

Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.90/5 from 58 votes; Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes. Choose Black for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Black or Derring-Do?

They last about the same: Derring-Do 59/100, Black 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black or Derring-Do?

Black projects furthest (Black 55/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Derring-Do smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

Is Black or Derring-Do better for summer or winter?

For summer, Derring-Do is the stronger pick. For winter, Black is the stronger pick. Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Derring-Do?

Black has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Cedar and Freesia, heart notes of Incense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Violet Leaves, a base of Amber, Citruses, Patchouli and Sandalowood. Derring-Do has top notes of Water Notes, Citruses and Cyclamen, heart notes of Magnolia, Fern, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood.