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    Derrick vs. L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

    Derrick by Orlane bottle

    Derrick

    Orlane
    Eau de Toilette1978
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Derrick peaks in winter, while L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Derrick vs. L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
    DerrickL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched19782004
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
    Best seasonWinterSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Derrick

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Amber
    Balsamic

    L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ThymeLavenderRosemaryTarragon
    RosemaryLimeMandarin orange
    Heart
    PatchouliPepperNutmegCedarCarawayPine TreeGeraniumJasmine
    CypressJuniper BerryPink PepperGingerLavender
    Base
    IncenseLabdanumWhite MuskCoumarin
    Atlas CedarPatchouliSandalwoodAmberOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Derrick vs. L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
    DerrickL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Derrick is a time capsule that smells like it means business. The cedar and vetiver opening is assertive, but the oakmoss drydown feels almost tender in comparison.Derrick
    When rosemary‑lime sparks, it feels like stepping out of a cool shower into a cedar‑lined forest at dusk, confident, fresh, masculine. Wear it when you want the day to remember you.L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme