Derviche vs Sofia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories.
DervicheChoose it for a musky and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SofiaChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Derviche1/4
Sofia3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sofia
- Sillage & projection
- Sofia
- Value for money
- Sofia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Derviche
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DervicheRogue PerfumerySofiaMaison Anthony MarminWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 462 votes
Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
32%Like
8%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
404 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySofia
SillageSofia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSofiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
tobacco92%
animalic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
powdery100%
woody91%
amber83%
musky74%
rose65%
white floral56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both musky, powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Tobacco LeafVanillaCivetJasmineLeatherLabdanumMuskSaffronOlibanumSandalwoodBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Musk, Olibanum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night50
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#1,037
PerfumerManuel Cross
Launched—
Reviews111
Overall rank#51,065
PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDervicheHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDerviche opens with a sweet, indolic jasmine lift over bergamot, then quickly settles into rounded tobacco, labdanum, vanilla and musk. The civet is present, but many wearers find it softer than the note list suggests. This wears like a rich vintage-leaning amber with floral warmth, powder, leather and a slightly exot…
Reviews →Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …
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, Derviche or Sofia?
Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories. Derviche is rated 3.93/5 from 462 votes; Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Derviche for a musky and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Derviche or Sofia?
Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Derviche 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Derviche or Sofia?
Sofia projects furthest (Sofia 75/100, Derviche 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Derviche and Sofia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Musk, Olibanum and Sandalwood.
Is Derviche or Sofia better for summer or winter?
Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Derviche and Sofia?
Derviche features Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla, Civet, Jasmine and Leather. Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes.
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