Derby (Vintage)
“Derby (Vintage) by Guerlain is a Chypre fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a woody, fresh spicy composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Jean-Paul Guerlain launched Derby (Vintage) in 1985, crafting a composition that encapsulates the essence of French elegance and innovation. The fragrance opens with artemisia, bergamot, mint, and lemon, creating an invigorating freshness that is both spicy and aromatic. As it settles, jasmine and rose bring subtle floral notes to the forefront before oakmoss, leather, sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver provide a rich, earthy base with mossy undertones.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points. The fresh top notes will dissipate within an hour, revealing the deeper earthy and mossy base notes that linger throughout the day. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to skin rather than filling a room.
Jean-Paul Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 89 fragrances · b. 1937 · French
“I am the last Guerlain to make perfume. After me, the house continues — but the family chapter closes.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history. Taking the creative helm of the house in 1955, he continued the family's tradition of creating deeply personal, emotionally rich fragrances. His masterpieces — Habit Rouge, Vétiver, Samsara, and Héritage — are cornerstones of the perfume canon. Jean-Paul brought a more modern, sometimes daring sensibility to the Guerlain tradition, while always maintaining the house's legendary commitment to the finest raw materials.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp morning air in a Parisian courtyard, where the scent of fresh mint and citrus blends with earthy leather and woody notes.
Fig. 01 — Derby (Vintage), Guerlain
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