BergamotOpens with
CarnationHeart
LeatherDries down to
Jean-Paul GuerlainThe nose · 89 fragrances · also made Samsara Extrait (1989)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Guerlain · Sold as masculine
Derby
The quiet intensity of an old leather-bound book, where the smell of aged pages and rich leather converge to create a sense of enduring sophistication.
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DerbyPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessExplorer Extreme · MontblancMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares bergamot, leather and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Jean-Paul Guerlain launched Derby by Guerlain in 2012 as a Leather fragrance that blends the warmth of spices with woody and smoky accords, creating an atmosphere that is both familiar and sophisticated. The composition opens with bergamot and orange, giving way to carnation and exotic woods before settling into rich leather notes. This interplay between fresh citrus and deep animalic elements makes Derby a versatile scent for any occasion.
Apply Derby with a moderate spritz — the citrus top notes are fleeting but vibrant, while the smoky and woody base notes build gradually. It pairs well with layered clothing for added warmth, making it ideal for cooler evenings or indoor settings.
Fig. 01 — Derby, Guerlain
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Jean-Paul Guerlain
The last GuerlainJean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history.
“You get deaf, you get blind, but you don’t lose your sense of smell.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain · Wallpaper*, December 2008
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A community favourite: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 9%.