Fragrance comparison

Derby vs Truth For Men

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,451 ratings analysed

4 wins

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #7,022 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Truth For Men

Calvin Klein

3.971,302 votes

Rank #30,888 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Truth For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Derby4/5

Truth For Men1/5

Ratings & consensus: Derby
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derby
Sillage & projection: Derby
Value for money: Truth For Men
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

Truth For MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.97/ 5 · 1,302 votes

Have 46%Had 35%Want 20%

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

28%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,302 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDerby

SillageDerby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTruth For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

green72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

patchouli30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaCardamomBasil

Heart

CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilCardamomGreen Leaves

Heart1 to 2 hours

FernResins

Base2 to 4 hours

Red CedarPatchouliExotic Woods

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Basil and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Truth For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall29

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men84

Unisex16

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,022

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#30,888

PerfumerGivaudan, Michel Almairac

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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Truth For Men by Calvin Klein is a fresh aromatic fougere built around crisp greenery and dry woods. Released in 2002, this daytime fragrance opens with an herbal rush of basil, cardamom, and wet green leaves. The heart moves into an earthy, woodland character shaped by fern and warm resins, keeping the texture clean …

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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 Truth For Men?

Derby takes 4 of 5 categories. Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes; Truth For Men is rated 3.97/5 from 1,302 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 Truth For Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Derby or Truth For Men?

Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, Truth For Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derby or Truth For Men?

Derby projects furthest (Derby 75/100, Truth For Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby and Truth For Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil and Patchouli.

Is Derby or Truth For Men better for summer or winter?

Derby suits day or night wear; Truth For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby and Truth For Men?

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. Truth For Men has top notes of Basil, Cardamom and Green Leaves, heart notes of Fern and Resins, a base of Red Cedar, Patchouli and Exotic Woods.