Fragrance comparison

Derring-Do vs Rockin California

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 201 ratings analysed

Derring-Do

Ineke

3.23196 votes

Rank #17,507 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rockin California

Jacques Battini

3.055 votes

Rank #70,265 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rockin California takes 2 of 3 categories.

Derring-Do
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Rockin California
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Derring-Do1/3

Rockin California2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rockin California
Sillage & projection: Rockin California
Value for money: Not scored
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-DoIneke

Rockin CaliforniaJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%

3.05/ 5 · 5 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityRockin California

SillageRockin California

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%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aquatic77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aquatic, fresh and citrus

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

PepperCardamomCitruses

Heart

White FlowersGreen NotesWatery Notes

Base

Woody NotesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Pepper, Cardamom and Musk. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#17,507

PerfumerIneke Ruhland

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#70,265

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…

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Rockin California by Jacques Battini offers a high-energy aromatic fougere experience for men. Opening with a sharp hit of pepper and cardamom, it transitions into a fresh, watery heart before settling into a grounded woody and amber base. It is a straightforward, reliable pick for daily wear in warmer weather or casu…

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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 Rockin California?

Rockin California takes 2 of 3 categories. Derring-Do is rated 3.23/5 from 196 votes; Rockin California is rated 3.05/5 from 5 votes. Choose Derring-Do for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Rockin California for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Derring-Do or Rockin California?

Rockin California lasts longest (Rockin California 64/100, Derring-Do 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derring-Do or Rockin California?

Rockin California projects furthest (Rockin California 60/100, Derring-Do 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derring-Do and Rockin California smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pepper, Cardamom and Musk.

What are the notes in Derring-Do and Rockin California?

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. Rockin California has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Citruses, heart notes of White Flowers, Green Notes and Watery Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.