Fragrance comparison

Derby vs Aramis Vintage Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

3 wins

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #7,191 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Aramis Vintage Edition

Aramis

4.001 votes

Rank #66,057 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby takes 3 of 3 categories.

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 Edition
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Derby3/3

Aramis Vintage Edition0/3

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

DerbyRoberto Ugolini

Aramis Vintage EditionAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 6%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDerby

SillageDerby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

coconut69%

sweet61%

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

ArtemisiaCardamomBasil

Heart

CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk

Top

GardeniaMyrrhAldehydesCloverArtemisiaBergamotCaraway

Heart

JasmineOrris RootCardamomPatchouliSage

Base

CoconutLeatherAmberSandalwoodMuskVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Cardamom, Jasmine and Caraway. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,191

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#66,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDerbyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.…

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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 …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Derby or Aramis Vintage Edition?

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

Which lasts longer, Derby or Aramis Vintage Edition?

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

Which projects more, Derby or Aramis Vintage Edition?

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

Do Derby and Aramis Vintage Edition smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Derby and Aramis Vintage Edition?

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. 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.