Derby (Vintage)
GuerlainEau de Toilette1985
Side by side
Derby (Vintage) vs. Cuir d'Oranger
Is Derby (Vintage) better than Cuir d'Oranger?
Derby (Vintage) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliJasmine
woodyleathercitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Derby (Vintage) and Cuir d'Oranger?
| Derby (Vintage) | Cuir d'Oranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1985 | 2005 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Paul Guerlain | Lyn Harris |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Derby (Vintage) and Cuir d'Oranger smell?
Derby (Vintage)
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Mossy
Aromatic
Leather
Herbal
Rose
Cuir d'Oranger
White Floral
Citrus
Green
Woody
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Derby (Vintage) and Cuir d'Oranger share?
Top
BergamotLemonArtemisiaPeppermint
Petitgrain ParaguayNeroliOrange Blossom
Heart
AllspiceNutmegBlack PepperRoseJasmine
JasmineOrris Root
Base
MossSandalwoodLeatherPatchouliVetiver
BirchOakmossPatchouliLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Derby (Vintage) or Cuir d'Oranger?
| Derby (Vintage) | Cuir d'Oranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Derby (Vintage) and Cuir d'Oranger?
This is a chypre that doesn't ask permission. The artemisia opens sharp, the leather settles bold, and the vetiver refuses to leave. Most fragrances from 1985 feel dated.Derby (Vintage)
Leather fragrances usually commit to one side, smoky or smooth. Cuir d'Oranger does both. The orange blossom opens like a confession, then quietly exits.Cuir d'Oranger
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