Fragrance comparison

Derrick Absolute Gold vs Des Clous Pour Une Pelure

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 401 ratings analysed

3 wins

Derrick Absolute Gold

Orlane

3.405 votes

Rank #56,063 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure

Serge Lutens

3.63396 votes

Rank #5,813 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derrick Absolute Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Derrick Absolute Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Des Clous Pour Une Pelure
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Derrick Absolute Gold3/4

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derrick Absolute Gold
Sillage & projection: Derrick Absolute Gold
Value for money: Derrick Absolute Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Des Clous Pour Une Pelure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Derrick Absolute GoldOrlane

Des Clous Pour Une PelureSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

3.63/ 5 · 396 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDerrick Absolute Gold

SillageDerrick Absolute Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDerrick Absolute GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

floral30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonOrangePink PepperMandarin OrangeThyme

Heart

NutmegClovesJasmineOrange BlossomCardamomApple

Base

AmberWhite MuskCedarVanillaTeak Wood

Top

Orange

Heart

Cloves

Base

Nutmeg

InformationalShared notesOrange, Nutmeg and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews82

Category winnerDes Clous Pour Une PelureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derrick Absolute Gold is a warm spicy citrus woody scent with a sharp opening of thyme, cinnamon, orange and pink pepper. It quickly moves into sweeter spice, with nutmeg, clove, cardamom and apple softening the edges before amber, vanilla, cedar, musk and teak wood settle in. It suits shoppers who like masculine spic…

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Des Clous Pour Une Pelure by Serge Lutens is a striking aromatic spicy fragrance for everyone. Centered on the raw, zesty character of orange peel and the sharp bite of cloves, this scent avoids traditional sweetness. It is a bold, modern choice for those who want a fragrance that feels crisp and spicy during cool aut…

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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, Derrick Absolute Gold or Des Clous Pour Une Pelure?

Derrick Absolute Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Derrick Absolute Gold is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Des Clous Pour Une Pelure is rated 3.63/5 from 396 votes. Choose Derrick Absolute Gold for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Des Clous Pour Une Pelure for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Derrick Absolute Gold or Des Clous Pour Une Pelure?

Derrick Absolute Gold lasts longest (Derrick Absolute Gold 73/100, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derrick Absolute Gold or Des Clous Pour Une Pelure?

Derrick Absolute Gold projects furthest (Derrick Absolute Gold 75/100, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derrick Absolute Gold and Des Clous Pour Une Pelure smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Nutmeg and Cloves.

Is Derrick Absolute Gold or Des Clous Pour Une Pelure better for summer or winter?

Derrick Absolute Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derrick Absolute Gold and Des Clous Pour Une Pelure?

Derrick Absolute Gold has top notes of Cinnamon, Orange, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, White Musk, Cedar and Vanilla. Des Clous Pour Une Pelure has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cloves, a base of Nutmeg.