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Derring-Do vs Absolue Fuchsia Diamond

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

Updated 199 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Derring-Do

    Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

  • Absolue Fuchsia Diamond

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Derring-Do2/4
Absolue Fuchsia Diamond2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Absolue Fuchsia Diamond
Sillage & projection
Absolue Fuchsia Diamond
Value for money
Derring-Do
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Derring-Do

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Derring-DoIneke
Absolue Fuchsia DiamondAbsolue Diamond
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.23/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
31%Dislike
2%Hate

147 votes

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityAbsolue Fuchsia Diamond

SillageAbsolue Fuchsia Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value38
Category winnerDerring-DoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
floral77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Water NotesCitrusesCyclamen
Heart
MagnoliaFernPepperCardamom
Base
MuskVirginia CedarGuaiac Wood
Top
CitrusesPepper
Heart
Magnolia
Base
AmberSandalwoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Magnolia, Pepper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer100
Fall41
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men55
Unisex35
Women10
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,524

PerfumerIneke Ruhland

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#50,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDerring-DoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ineke Derring-Do is a sharp, clean aromatic aquatic that captures a crisp spring morning. It opens with bright citrus and water notes before settling into a fern-heavy green heart with a hint of spicy pepper. It is a reliable, refreshing choice for warm days when you want to feel put-together without smelling like hea…

Reviews →

Absolue Fuchsia Diamond by Absolue Diamond is a fragrance for women. Absolue Fuchsia Diamond was launched in 2014. Top notes are Citruses and Pepper; middle note is Magnolia; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Derring-Do or Absolue Fuchsia Diamond?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes; Absolue Fuchsia Diamond is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Absolue Fuchsia Diamond for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Derring-Do or Absolue Fuchsia Diamond?

They last about the same: Absolue Fuchsia Diamond 60/100, Derring-Do 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Derring-Do or Absolue Fuchsia Diamond?

Absolue Fuchsia Diamond projects furthest (Absolue Fuchsia Diamond 63/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derring-Do and Absolue Fuchsia Diamond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Magnolia, Pepper and Musk.

Is Derring-Do or Absolue Fuchsia Diamond better for summer or winter?

Absolue Fuchsia Diamond suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derring-Do and Absolue Fuchsia Diamond?

Derring-Do has top notes of Water Notes, Citruses and Cyclamen, heart notes of Magnolia, Fern, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Absolue Fuchsia Diamond has top notes of Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.

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