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Derby by Milano Fragranze (2021): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Milano Fragranze/Derby

Derby by Milano Fragranze

Fragrance / 2021

Milano Fragranze

Derby

UNISEX

7.4/ 10183 ratings

WoodyGreenPowdery

Earthy

aromatic

Released: 2021
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen

DerbyMilano Fragranze

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Lavender Violet Leaf Yellow Mandarin

Heart notes

Ylang-Ylang Indian Mimosa

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Green

Powdery

Earthy

aromatic

mossy

ozonic

yellow floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity5.9 / 10

Sillage3.9 / 10

Value6.1 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night48%

Audience skew

Male67%
Female3%
Unisex30%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.4/10

Very Good

183 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Derby by Milano Fragranze smell like?+

Derby by Milano Fragranze features a layered composition opening with Galbanum, Lavender, and Violet Leaf at the top, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Indian Mimosa at the heart, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Vetiver in the base. The overall character is woody, green, powdery.

What are the notes in Derby?+

Top notes: Galbanum, Lavender, Violet Leaf, and Yellow Mandarin. Heart notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Indian Mimosa. Base notes: Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver, and Patchouli.

Is Derby for men or women?+

Derby by Milano Fragranze is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Derby?+

Derby was created by Dominique Moellhausen for Milano Fragranze.

When was Derby released?+

Derby by Milano Fragranze was launched in 2021.

What fragrances are similar to Derby?+

Fragrances similar to Derby include Derby by American Perfumer, Derby by Guerlain, Panettone by Milano Fragranze, Derby (Vintage) by Guerlain, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Derby by Milano Fragranze is a fragrance for women and men. Derby was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Moellhausen. Top notes are Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Yellow Mandarin and Lavender; middle notes are Indian Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Bookmakers busy calculating odds, ladies commenting each other’s hats. Reporters make hast chasing the winner of the race. Flourishing nature all around them. Horse stables far away. The green and soft floral atmosphere of the racecourse. Interpreted by Dominique Moellhausen.