Fragrance comparison

Derring-Do vs Lisbon Blues

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 223 ratings analysed

Derring-Do

Ineke

3.23196 votes

Rank #17,573 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Lisbon Blues

SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

3.1527 votes

Rank #25,285 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Derring-Do
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Lisbon Blues
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Derring-Do3/6

Lisbon Blues3/6

Ratings & consensus: Derring-Do
Community sentiment: Derring-Do
Longevity: Lisbon Blues
Sillage & projection: Lisbon Blues
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Lisbon Blues
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

Lisbon BluesSP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%

3.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 25%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerDerring-DoRating 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

26%Love

19%Like

4%Ok

48%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerDerring-DoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityLisbon Blues

SillageLisbon Blues

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · 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

Notes

CivetAldehydesBergamotGalbanumLimeGrapefruitCastoreumArtemisiaVirginia CedarelemiSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Lisbon Blues, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall41

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day83

Night100

Category winnerLisbon BluesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex35

Women10

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,573

PerfumerIneke Ruhland

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#25,285

PerfumerSven Pritzkoleit

Launched—

Reviews6

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…

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Lisbon Blues by SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit hits the air with a bold clash of bright citrus and dirty animalic warmth. The opening bursts with tart bergamot, zesty lime, and bitter galbanum before sinking into a raw base of civet, castoreum, and cedar. It smells like a vintage leather jacket worn into an old jazz club…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Derring-Do or Lisbon Blues?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes; Lisbon Blues is rated 3.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Lisbon Blues for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Derring-Do or Lisbon Blues?

Lisbon Blues lasts longest (Lisbon Blues 76/100, Derring-Do 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derring-Do or Lisbon Blues?

Lisbon Blues projects furthest (Lisbon Blues 66/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derring-Do and Lisbon Blues smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

Is Derring-Do or Lisbon Blues better for summer or winter?

For summer, Derring-Do is the stronger pick. For winter, Lisbon Blues is the stronger pick. Lisbon Blues suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derring-Do and Lisbon Blues?

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. Lisbon Blues features Civet, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lime.