Fragrance comparison

Derby (Vintage) vs Opportune

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 438 ratings analysed

5 wins

Derby (Vintage)

Guerlain

4.53337 votes

Rank #1,248 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Opportune

Amway

3.91101 votes

Rank #17,072 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Opportune
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Derby (Vintage)5/7

Opportune2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Derby (Vintage)Guerlain

OpportuneAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 337 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.91/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 28%Had 50%Want 22%

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

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

101 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDerby (Vintage)

SillageDerby (Vintage)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value46

Category winnerOpportuneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

leather61%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

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

LavenderBergamotAmalfi LemonArtemisiaWatermelonGrapefruitThymeMint

Heart

PeonyFreesiaLotusJasmine

Base

VetiverBalsam FirPatchouliCedarOakmossSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer76

Fall57

Winter60

Day100

Night30

Category winnerOpportuneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex12

Women8

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,248

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#17,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDerby (Vintage)Higher 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…

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Opportune by Amway is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance for men, centered around an energizing blend of bergamot, lemon, and mint. It leans into herbal and woody undertones, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. Ideal for warmer days when you need a clean, refreshing profile that keeps you feeling sharp a…

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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 Opportune?

Derby (Vintage) takes 5 of 7 categories. Derby (Vintage) is rated 4.53/5 from 337 votes; Opportune is rated 3.91/5 from 101 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 Opportune for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Derby (Vintage) or Opportune?

Derby (Vintage) lasts longest (Derby (Vintage) 79/100, Opportune 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derby (Vintage) or Opportune?

Derby (Vintage) projects furthest (Derby (Vintage) 70/100, Opportune 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby (Vintage) and Opportune smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Jasmine.

Is Derby (Vintage) or Opportune better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opportune is the stronger pick. For winter, Derby (Vintage) is the stronger pick. Derby (Vintage) suits evening wear; Opportune suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby (Vintage) and Opportune?

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. Opportune has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Artemisia, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Balsam Fir, Patchouli and Cedar.