Derring-Do vs Esprit du Roi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Esprit du Roi takes 6 of 7 categories.
Derring-DoChoose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer.
Esprit du RoiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Derring-Do1/7
Esprit du Roi6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Esprit du Roi
- Community sentiment
- Esprit du Roi
- Longevity
- Esprit du Roi
- Sillage & projection
- Esprit du Roi
- Value for money
- Esprit du Roi
- Versatility
- Derring-Do
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Esprit du Roi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Derring-DoInekeEsprit du RoiPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.23/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%
3.80/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerEsprit du RoiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
31%Dislike
2%Hate
147 votes
42%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
180 votes
Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEsprit du Roi
SillageEsprit du Roi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEsprit du RoiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
floral77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus, 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
Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle
Base
oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Musk 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–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDerring-DoMost 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#7,429
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher 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 →Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic 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 Esprit du Roi?
Esprit du Roi takes 6 of 7 categories. Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes; Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Derring-Do or Esprit du Roi?
Esprit du Roi lasts longest (Esprit du Roi 63/100, Derring-Do 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Derring-Do or Esprit du Roi?
Esprit du Roi projects furthest (Esprit du Roi 57/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Derring-Do and Esprit du Roi smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
Is Derring-Do or Esprit du Roi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Derring-Do is the stronger pick. For winter, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Derring-Do and Esprit du Roi?
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. Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris.
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