Fragrance comparison

Derviche II vs 1970

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 550 ratings analysed

4 wins

Derviche II

Rogue Perfumery

3.62195 votes

Rank #6,997 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

1970

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.18355 votes

Rank #4,525 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derviche II takes 4 of 7 categories.

Derviche II
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
1970
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Derviche II4/7

19703/7

Ratings & consensus: 1970
Community sentiment: 1970
Longevity: Derviche II
Sillage & projection: Derviche II
Value for money: Derviche II
Versatility: Derviche II
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1970

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Derviche IIRogue Perfumery

1970Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

4.18/ 5 · 355 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winner1970Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

26%Like

28%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

137 votes

49%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

355 votes

Category winner1970Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDerviche II

SillageDerviche II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value43

Category winnerDerviche IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

oud61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

chocolate69%

citrus61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both vanilla, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

FruitsAmberVanillaCitrusesAgarwood (Oud)MuskHerbal Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesFruits

Heart

ChocolateSpicesWoody NotesEarthy Notes

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFruits, Amber, Vanilla and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDerviche IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex45

Women15

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,997

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#4,525

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winner1970Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derviche II opens with bright fruit and citrus over warm amber, then settles into a smoother mix of vanilla, musk and a darker woody oud effect. It often reads more polished than challenging, with a sweet aromatic style that many find easy to wear. The main question is taste. If you enjoy modern fruity amber scents wi…

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Rosendo Mateu 1970 opens with a crisp burst of citruses and dark fruits that quickly shifts into a warm, spiced heart. Dark chocolate and dry woody notes form the backbone, laced with an earthy bite of cumin and mixed spices. As the scent settles, smooth vanilla, resinous amber, and tonka bean create a thick, powdery …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Derviche II or 1970?

Derviche II takes 4 of 7 categories. Derviche II is rated 3.62/5 from 195 votes; 1970 is rated 4.18/5 from 355 votes. Choose Derviche II for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose 1970 for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Derviche II or 1970?

Derviche II lasts longest (Derviche II 79/100, 1970 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derviche II or 1970?

Derviche II projects furthest (Derviche II 67/100, 1970 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derviche II and 1970 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Fruits, Amber, Vanilla and Citruses.

Is Derviche II or 1970 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Derviche II is the stronger pick. For winter, Derviche II is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derviche II and 1970?

Derviche II features Fruits, Amber, Vanilla, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud). 1970 has top notes of Citruses and Fruits, heart notes of Chocolate, Spices, Woody Notes and Earthy Notes, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.