Fragrance comparison

Derviche II vs 565 by Swedoft

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

Derviche II

Rogue Perfumery

3.62195 votes

Rank #6,997 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

565 by Swedoft

SweDoft

3.8464 votes

Rank #11,187 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

565 by Swedoft takes 4 of 7 categories.

Derviche II
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
565 by Swedoft
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Derviche II3/7

565 by Swedoft4/7

Ratings & consensus: 565 by Swedoft
Community sentiment: 565 by Swedoft
Longevity: Derviche II
Sillage & projection: 565 by Swedoft
Value for money: Derviche II
Versatility: 565 by Swedoft
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Derviche II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Derviche IIRogue Perfumery

565 by SwedoftSweDoft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

3.84/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 49%

Category winner565 by SwedoftRating 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

39%Love

27%Like

22%Ok

5%Dislike

8%Hate

64 votes

Category winner565 by SwedoftMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDerviche II

Sillage565 by Swedoft

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value51

Category winnerDerviche IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

oud61%

fruity100%

musky88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

amber42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and citrus

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

Citruses

Heart

Fruits

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesFruits, Amber, Citruses 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

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winner565 by SwedoftMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex45

Women15

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,997

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#11,187

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerDerviche IIHigher 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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565 by Swedoft opens with a vibrant burst of citrus, settling quickly into a sweet, fruit-forward heart. Supported by a foundation of soft musk and warm amber, this unisex fragrance is built for those who enjoy tropical, playful scents. It projects well in moderate spring temperatures and works best as an uplifting, e…

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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 565 by Swedoft?

565 by Swedoft takes 4 of 7 categories. Derviche II is rated 3.62/5 from 195 votes; 565 by Swedoft is rated 3.84/5 from 64 votes. Choose Derviche II for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 565 by Swedoft for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Derviche II or 565 by Swedoft?

Derviche II lasts longest (Derviche II 79/100, 565 by Swedoft 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derviche II or 565 by Swedoft?

Projection is very close: 565 by Swedoft 69/100, Derviche II 67/100 for sillage.

Do Derviche II and 565 by Swedoft smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Fruits, Amber, Citruses and Musk.

Is Derviche II or 565 by Swedoft better for summer or winter?

For summer, 565 by Swedoft 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 565 by Swedoft?

Derviche II features Fruits, Amber, Vanilla, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud). 565 by Swedoft has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Musk and Amber.