Osmanthus vs Derby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Derby takes 4 of 5 categories.
OsmanthusChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
DerbyChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Osmanthus1/5
Derby4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Derby
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Derby
- Sillage & projection
- Derby
- Value for money
- Derby
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Osmanthus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OsmanthusOrmonde JayneDerbyRoberto UgoliniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 994 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerDerbyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
994 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDerby
SillageDerby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDerbyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
woody61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
herbal69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloArtemisiaPimento
Heart
OsmanthusWater LilyJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskVetiverCedarFrench labdanum
Top
ArtemisiaCardamomBasil
Heart
CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Pimento, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#4,666
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews73
Overall rank#7,176
PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews52
Category winnerOsmanthusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrmonde Jayne Osmanthus opens with a tart, zesty splash of pomelo citrus cut through by bitter green artemisia. A crisp, watery floral heart takes over as jasmine sambac and dewy water lily soften the bitter edges. The dry-down relies on clean vetiver, cedarwood, and soft white musk, giving it a polished luxury shamp…
Reviews →Derby by Roberto Ugolini is a striking woody spicy fragrance that highlights a complex herbal opening. Notes of artemisia, cardamom, and basil set a sharp, masculine stage. As it settles, cinnamon and myrrh bring warmth to the heart, while a base of cedarwood and vetiver ensures a long-lasting, sophisticated presence.…
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, Osmanthus or Derby?
Derby takes 4 of 5 categories. Osmanthus is rated 3.85/5 from 994 votes; Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes. Choose Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Derby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Osmanthus or Derby?
Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, Osmanthus 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Osmanthus or Derby?
Derby projects furthest (Derby 75/100, Osmanthus 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Osmanthus and Derby smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Pimento, Musk and Vetiver.
Is Osmanthus or Derby better for summer or winter?
Derby suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Osmanthus and Derby?
Osmanthus has top notes of Pomelo, Artemisia and Pimento, heart notes of Osmanthus, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and French labdanum. Derby has top notes of Artemisia, Cardamom and Basil, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Caraway and Pimento, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
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