Derring-Do vs Milky Way
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Milky Way takes 3 of 5 categories.
Derring-DoChoose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Milky WayChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Derring-Do2/5
Milky Way3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Derring-Do
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Milky Way
- Sillage & projection
- Milky Way
- Value for money
- Milky Way
- 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-DoInekeMilky WayNeesh PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.23/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%
3.22/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerDerring-DoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
31%Dislike
2%Hate
147 votes
39%Love
17%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
33%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMilky Way
SillageMilky Way
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMilky WayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
floral77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
lactonic84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
coconut61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
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
CardamomMilkPepperMandarin
Heart
CoconutGuaiac WoodBalsam FirMagnolia
Base
SandalwoodAmberWoody NotesMoss
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Pepper, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood. 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–
Spring57
Summer57
Fall71
Winter100
Day40
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#24,833
PerfumerRemko de Meijere
Launched—
Reviews15
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 →Milky Way by Neesh Perfumes opens with a warm burst of cardamom, pepper, and steamed milk, creating an inviting gourmand impression from the first spray. As it settles onto skin, creamy coconut and magnolia soften the spicy top notes, while balsam fir and guaiac wood lend a green woody backbone. The dry down simmers i…
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 Milky Way?
Milky Way takes 3 of 5 categories. Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes; Milky Way is rated 3.22/5 from 18 votes. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Milky Way for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Derring-Do or Milky Way?
Milky Way lasts longest (Milky Way 77/100, Derring-Do 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Derring-Do or Milky Way?
Milky Way projects furthest (Milky Way 67/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Derring-Do and Milky Way smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Pepper, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood.
Is Derring-Do or Milky Way better for summer or winter?
Milky Way suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Derring-Do and Milky Way?
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. Milky Way has top notes of Cardamom, Milk, Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Coconut, Guaiac Wood, Balsam Fir and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Woody Notes and Moss.
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