Fragrance comparison

Derby (Vintage) vs Sergio Soldano

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 389 ratings analysed

4 wins

Derby (Vintage)

Guerlain

4.53337 votes

Rank #1,248 WoodyFresh Spicy

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58%scent match

Closely related

Sergio Soldano

4.0152 votes

Rank #10,541 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby (Vintage) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Derby (Vintage)
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sergio Soldano
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Derby (Vintage)4/5

Sergio Soldano1/5

Ratings & consensus: Derby (Vintage)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derby (Vintage)
Sillage & projection: Derby (Vintage)
Value for money: Sergio Soldano
Versatility: Not scored
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

Sergio SoldanoSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 337 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

4.01/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 53%Had 9%Want 38%

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

42%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDerby (Vintage)

SillageDerby (Vintage)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSergio SoldanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

herbal80%

leather70%

animalic60%

earthy50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and leather

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

ArtemisiaCuminBasilAldehydesLemonBergamot

Heart

FernGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskOlibanumVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Lemon 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

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex12

Women8

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,248

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#10,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Sergio Soldano for men is a classic 1991 chypre that leans heavily into aromatic, herbal, and leather textures. It opens with a punchy blast of artemisia, basil, and aldehydes, settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler autumn days or rainy afternoons when you want a retro, so…

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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 Sergio Soldano?

Derby (Vintage) takes 4 of 5 categories. Derby (Vintage) is rated 4.53/5 from 337 votes; Sergio Soldano is rated 4.01/5 from 52 votes. Choose Derby (Vintage) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sergio Soldano for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Derby (Vintage) or Sergio Soldano?

Derby (Vintage) lasts longest (Derby (Vintage) 79/100, Sergio Soldano 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derby (Vintage) or Sergio Soldano?

Derby (Vintage) projects furthest (Derby (Vintage) 70/100, Sergio Soldano 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby (Vintage) and Sergio Soldano smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Derby (Vintage) or Sergio Soldano better for summer or winter?

Derby (Vintage) suits evening wear; Sergio Soldano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby (Vintage) and Sergio Soldano?

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. Sergio Soldano has top notes of Artemisia, Cumin, Basil and Aldehydes, heart notes of Fern, Geranium, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Olibanum.