Fragrance comparison

Derby vs Vip Blend Classic

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

3 wins

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #6,859 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Vip Blend Classic

CLASSIC BLEND

5.001 votes

Rank #57,180 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby takes 3 of 4 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.
Vip Blend Classic
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Derby3/4

Vip Blend Classic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derby
Sillage & projection: Derby
Value for money: Vip Blend Classic
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

Vip Blend ClassicCLASSIC BLEND

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDerby

SillageDerby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVip Blend ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

iris88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

earthy53%

patchouli42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

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

CardamomOrangeLemonCarrot

Heart2 to 3 hours

OrrisCinnamon

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Vip Blend Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#57,180

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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Vip Blend Classic by CLASSIC BLEND is a woody spicy men's fragrance launched in 2025 that pairs sharp citrus and rooty earthiness with a warm, powdery core. The opening delivers a bright contrast where tart lemon and juicy orange run into the cool spice of cardamom and the earthy dryness of carrot. As the initial zest…

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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 Vip Blend Classic?

Derby takes 3 of 4 categories. Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes; Vip Blend Classic is rated 5.00/5 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 Vip Blend Classic for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Derby or Vip Blend Classic?

Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, Vip Blend Classic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derby or Vip Blend Classic?

Derby projects furthest (Derby 75/100, Vip Blend Classic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby and Vip Blend Classic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Is Derby or Vip Blend Classic better for summer or winter?

Derby suits day or night wear; Vip Blend Classic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby and Vip Blend Classic?

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. Vip Blend Classic has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Lemon and Carrot, heart notes of Orris and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedarwood.