Carnet de Bal
RevillonEau de Parfum1937
Side by side
Carnet de Bal vs. Derby (Vintage)
Derby (Vintage) rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Carnet de Bal | Derby (Vintage) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1937 | 1985 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Maurice Shaller | Jean-Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Carnet de Bal
Earthy
Woody
Floral
Amber
Mossy
White Floral
Sweet
Herbal
Derby (Vintage)
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Mossy
Aromatic
Leather
Herbal
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CitrusesFruits
BergamotLemonArtemisiaPeppermint
Heart
CyclamenJasmineLilyPeachRoseIrisYlang-Ylang
AllspiceNutmegBlack PepperRoseJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliVanillaMuskAmbergrisCivet
MossSandalwoodLeatherPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Carnet de Bal | Derby (Vintage) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Built for someone who's moved past chasing trends. This isn't polite. It's a classic chypre with civet, oakmoss, and a dusty chamomile edge that earns its animalic title. Lasts well into the next day.Carnet de Bal
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)