Fragrance comparison

Derby vs Sama

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 180 ratings analysed

4 wins

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #7,191 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sama

Mawwal Arabia

4.2631 votes

Rank #45,061 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby takes 4 of 5 categories.

Derby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Sama
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Derby4/5

Sama1/5

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

SamaMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerDerbyRating 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

55%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDerby

SillageDerby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value76

Category winnerSamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaCardamomBasil

Heart

CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk

Top

Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon

Base

VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Basil, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. 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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men84

Unisex16

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#45,061

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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Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…

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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 Sama?

Derby takes 4 of 5 categories. Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes; Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Derby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Derby or Sama?

Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, Sama 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derby or Sama?

Derby projects furthest (Derby 75/100, Sama 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby and Sama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.

Is Derby or Sama better for summer or winter?

Derby suits day or night wear; Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby and Sama?

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. Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.