Fragrance comparison

Derby vs Gucci Pour Homme II

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,321 ratings analysed

3 wins

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #6,859 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Gucci Pour Homme II

Gucci

4.375,172 votes

Rank #1,908 Warm SpicyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby takes 3 of 5 categories.

Derby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Gucci Pour Homme II
Choose it for a warm spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Derby3/5

Gucci Pour Homme II2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DerbyRoberto Ugolini

Gucci Pour Homme IIGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.37/ 5 · 5,172 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme IIRating 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

56%Love

34%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

5,172 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDerby

SillageDerby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value45

Category winnerDerbyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

ozonic92%

green84%

cinnamon77%

tobacco69%

aquatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaCardamomBasil

Heart

CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Black TeaCinnamonPimento

Base3 to 6 hours

Tobacco LeafMyrrhMuskOlive Tree

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Pimento, Myrrh and Musk. Durations are only published for Gucci Pour Homme II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer66

Fall75

Winter32

Day100

Night52

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,859

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#1,908

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme IIHigher 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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Gucci Pour Homme II is a calm, woody spicy fragrance built around an unexpected combination of steeped black tea, cool violet leaf, and soft cinnamon. It starts with a crisp splash of bergamot and ozonic violet leaf, giving the initial spray a clean, dewy freshness that feels like cool morning air. As it settles, warm…

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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, Derby or Gucci Pour Homme II?

Derby takes 3 of 5 categories. Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes; Gucci Pour Homme II is rated 4.37/5 from 5,172 votes. Choose Derby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Gucci Pour Homme II for a warm spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Derby or Gucci Pour Homme II?

Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, Gucci Pour Homme II 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derby or Gucci Pour Homme II?

Derby projects furthest (Derby 75/100, Gucci Pour Homme II 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby and Gucci Pour Homme II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Pimento, Myrrh and Musk.

Is Derby or Gucci Pour Homme II better for summer or winter?

Derby suits day or night wear; Gucci Pour Homme II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby and Gucci Pour Homme II?

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. Gucci Pour Homme II has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cinnamon and Pimento, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Myrrh, Musk and Olive Tree.