Fragrance comparison

Derby (Vintage) vs Niki de Saint Phalle

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,216 ratings analysed

5 wins

Derby (Vintage)

Guerlain

4.53337 votes

Rank #1,248 WoodyFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

Niki de Saint Phalle

3.88879 votes

Rank #1,184 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby (Vintage) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Derby (Vintage)
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Niki de Saint Phalle
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Derby (Vintage)5/7

Niki de Saint Phalle2/7

Ratings & consensus: Derby (Vintage)
Community sentiment: Derby (Vintage)
Longevity: Derby (Vintage)
Sillage & projection: Derby (Vintage)
Value for money: Niki de Saint Phalle
Versatility: Derby (Vintage)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Niki de Saint Phalle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Derby (Vintage)Guerlain

Niki de Saint PhalleNiki de Saint Phalle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 337 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.88/ 5 · 879 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerDerby (Vintage)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

337 votes

42%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

781 votes

Category winnerDerby (Vintage)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDerby (Vintage)

SillageDerby (Vintage)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNiki de Saint PhalleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

leather61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ArtemisiaBergamotMintLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Nutmeg FlowerJasmineRose

Base8 to 12+ hours

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

ArtemisiaGreen NotesMintBergamotPeach

Heart

CarnationPatchouliOrris RootCedarRoseYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Derby (Vintage), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer36

Fall100

Winter85

Day86

Night100

Spring84

Summer70

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDerby (Vintage)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex12

Women8

Men5

Unisex42

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,248

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#1,184

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerNiki de Saint PhalleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derby (Vintage) by Guerlain is a dry, structured chypre built on bitter herbs, sharp citrus, and dark woods. The fragrance opens with a bracing blast of artemisia, tart lemon, bergamot, and a faint flicker of cool mint. This pungent, green flash quickly settles into a spicy floral core of nutmeg flower, rose, and jasm…

Reviews →

Niki de Saint Phalle is a bold 1982 chypre that defines the era of dark, witchy greens. With sharp artemisia and bitter wormwood meeting a base of heavy oakmoss and leather, it suits those who prefer their fragrance with an edge. It is a striking choice for cool, rainy days when you want something grounded and asserti…

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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 (Vintage) or Niki de Saint Phalle?

Derby (Vintage) takes 5 of 7 categories. Derby (Vintage) is rated 4.53/5 from 337 votes; Niki de Saint Phalle is rated 3.88/5 from 879 votes. Choose Derby (Vintage) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Niki de Saint Phalle for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Derby (Vintage) or Niki de Saint Phalle?

Derby (Vintage) lasts longest (Derby (Vintage) 79/100, Niki de Saint Phalle 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derby (Vintage) or Niki de Saint Phalle?

Derby (Vintage) projects furthest (Derby (Vintage) 70/100, Niki de Saint Phalle 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby (Vintage) and Niki de Saint Phalle smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Jasmine.

Is Derby (Vintage) or Niki de Saint Phalle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Niki de Saint Phalle is the stronger pick. For winter, Niki de Saint Phalle is the stronger pick. Derby (Vintage) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby (Vintage) and Niki de Saint Phalle?

Derby (Vintage) has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg Flower, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Niki de Saint Phalle has top notes of Artemisia, Green Notes, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Orris Root and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk.