Fragrance comparison

Profondo vs Derrick Absolute Gold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Profondo

Professor

4.002 votes

Rank #65,858 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Derrick Absolute Gold

Orlane

3.405 votes

Rank #60,226 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derrick Absolute Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

Profondo
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in summer.
Derrick Absolute Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Profondo0/4

Derrick Absolute Gold4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derrick Absolute Gold
Sillage & projection: Derrick Absolute Gold
Value for money: Derrick Absolute Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Derrick Absolute Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProfondoProfessor

Derrick Absolute GoldOrlane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityDerrick Absolute Gold

SillageDerrick Absolute Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDerrick Absolute GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAppleCardamomFruity Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg

Base2 to 3 hours

CoumarinAmberTonka BeanLeatherWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

CinnamonOrangePink PepperMandarin OrangeThyme

Heart

NutmegClovesJasmineOrange BlossomCardamomApple

Base

AmberWhite MuskCedarVanillaTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Profondo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,858

PerfumerMoellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDerrick Absolute GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Profondo by Professor delivers a lively blend of crisp fruitiness and cozy warmth. The scent opens with a burst of juicy mandarin orange and crisp apple, lifted by the sweet punch of cardamom and assorted fruity notes. As the bright start settles, clean lavender and gentle orange blossom emerge, dusted with warm nutme…

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Derrick Absolute Gold is a warm spicy citrus woody scent with a sharp opening of thyme, cinnamon, orange and pink pepper. It quickly moves into sweeter spice, with nutmeg, clove, cardamom and apple softening the edges before amber, vanilla, cedar, musk and teak wood settle in. It suits shoppers who like masculine spic…

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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, Profondo or Derrick Absolute Gold?

Derrick Absolute Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Profondo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Derrick Absolute Gold is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Profondo for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in summer. Choose Derrick Absolute Gold for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Profondo or Derrick Absolute Gold?

Derrick Absolute Gold lasts longest (Derrick Absolute Gold 73/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Profondo or Derrick Absolute Gold?

Derrick Absolute Gold projects furthest (Derrick Absolute Gold 75/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Profondo and Derrick Absolute Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Orange Blossom.

Is Profondo or Derrick Absolute Gold better for summer or winter?

Derrick Absolute Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Profondo and Derrick Absolute Gold?

Profondo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Coumarin, Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather. Derrick Absolute Gold has top notes of Cinnamon, Orange, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, White Musk, Cedar and Vanilla.