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Derring-Do vs Hamlet

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

Updated 323 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hamlet takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Derring-Do

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

  • Hamlet

    Choose it for a fresh and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Derring-Do1/7
Hamlet5/7
Ratings & consensus
Hamlet
Community sentiment
Hamlet
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Hamlet
Value for money
Hamlet
Versatility
Hamlet
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
HamletCarla Fracci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.23/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%
3.49/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerHamletRating 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

16%Love
48%Like
6%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerHamletMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHamlet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value46
Category winnerHamletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
floral77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
fresh100%
woody92%
aquatic84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match73%Closely related · both fresh, aquatic and woody

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
Water NotesPearCitruses
Heart
PepperPeonyMagnolia
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesWater Notes, Citruses, Magnolia and Pepper. 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–
Spring43
Summer76
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night71
Category winnerHamletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men55
Unisex35
Women10
Men36
Unisex36
Women27
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,507

PerfumerIneke Ruhland

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#40,603

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 →

Hamlet by Carla Fracci is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Hamlet was launched in 2009. Top notes are Water Notes, Pear and Citruses; middle notes are Pepper, Peony and Magnolia; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Amber. It opens with Water Notes, Pear. The heart moves into Pepper, Peony. In the dry-down…

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 Hamlet?

Hamlet takes 5 of 7 categories. Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes; Hamlet is rated 3.49/5 from 127 votes. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Hamlet for a fresh and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Derring-Do or Hamlet?

They last about the same: Derring-Do 59/100, Hamlet 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Derring-Do or Hamlet?

Hamlet projects furthest (Hamlet 61/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derring-Do and Hamlet smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, aquatic and woody accords. Common notes include Water Notes, Citruses, Magnolia and Pepper.

Is Derring-Do or Hamlet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Derring-Do is the stronger pick. For winter, Hamlet is the stronger pick. Hamlet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derring-Do and Hamlet?

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. Hamlet has top notes of Water Notes, Pear and Citruses, heart notes of Pepper, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Amber.

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