Derring-Do vs Optimistic for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Optimistic for Him takes 7 of 7 categories.
Derring-DoChoose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Best in summer.
Optimistic for HimChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Derring-Do0/7
Optimistic for Him7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Optimistic for Him
- Community sentiment
- Optimistic for Him
- Longevity
- Optimistic for Him
- Sillage & projection
- Optimistic for Him
- Value for money
- Optimistic for Him
- Versatility
- Optimistic for Him
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Optimistic for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Derring-DoInekeOptimistic for HimPaul SmithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.23/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%
3.80/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%
Category winnerOptimistic for HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
31%Dislike
2%Hate
147 votes
25%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
69 votes
Category winnerOptimistic for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOptimistic for Him
SillageOptimistic for Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOptimistic for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
floral77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
herbal70%
warm spicy60%
woody50%
Scent match35%Some overlap · 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
CitrusesPepperMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
SageGeraniumSea Notes
Base
VetiverVirginia CedarAmber
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–
Spring93
Summer100
Fall35
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOptimistic for HimMost 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#16,045
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerOptimistic for HimHigher 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 →Optimistic for Him opens with bright citrus, light pepper, and a clean blue freshness that reads easy, airy, and office-friendly. As it settles, sage, a slightly salty marine touch, soft vetiver, cedar, and amber keep it dry and discreet. It suits spring and summer best. Sample first if you dislike synthetic citrus or…
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 Optimistic for Him?
Optimistic for Him takes 7 of 7 categories. Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes; Optimistic for Him is rated 3.80/5 from 69 votes. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Best in summer. Choose Optimistic for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Derring-Do or Optimistic for Him?
Optimistic for Him lasts longest (Optimistic for Him 67/100, Derring-Do 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Derring-Do or Optimistic for Him?
Optimistic for Him projects furthest (Optimistic for Him 55/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Derring-Do and Optimistic for Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pepper, Cardamom and Virginia Cedar.
Is Derring-Do or Optimistic for Him better for summer or winter?
For summer, Derring-Do is the stronger pick. For winter, Optimistic for Him is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Derring-Do and Optimistic for Him?
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. Optimistic for Him has top notes of Citruses, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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