Derring-Do vs Be Bop Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Derring-DoChoose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Be Bop MenChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Derring-Do2/4
Be Bop Men2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Derring-Do
- Sillage & projection
- Be Bop Men
- Value for money
- Be Bop Men
- 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-DoInekeBe Bop MenKeslingWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.23/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%
4.12/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
31%Dislike
2%Hate
147 votes
50%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDerring-Do
SillageBe Bop Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBe Bop MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
floral77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
herbal65%
green56%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Water NotesCitrusesCyclamen
Heart
MagnoliaFernPepperCardamom
Base
MuskVirginia CedarGuaiac Wood
Top
BasilGeraniumCitrusesClary Sage
Heart
PepperCardamomJasmineCoriander
Base
ResinSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliVirginia Cedaroak mossVanille
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Pepper, Cardamom and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer100
Fall41
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Spring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,507
PerfumerIneke Ruhland
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#55,372
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDerring-DoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIneke 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 →Be Bop Men is a woody chypre from 1995 that captures a distinctive mid-nineties aesthetic. It opens with sharp citrus and green basil, settling into a spicy heart of pepper and cardamom. The base provides a resinous, earthy foundation of oak moss and vetiver. This fragrance is a solid choice for those who appreciate c…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Derring-Do or Be Bop Men?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes; Be Bop Men is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Be Bop Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Derring-Do or Be Bop Men?
Derring-Do lasts longest (Derring-Do 59/100, Be Bop Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Derring-Do or Be Bop Men?
Be Bop Men projects furthest (Be Bop Men 56/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Derring-Do and Be Bop Men smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pepper, Cardamom and Virginia Cedar.
Is Derring-Do or Be Bop Men better for summer or winter?
Be Bop Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Derring-Do and Be Bop Men?
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. Be Bop Men has top notes of Basil, Geranium, Citruses and Clary Sage, heart notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Resin, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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