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Derby Roberto Ugolini 2021

6.7 / 10 143 Ratings

A perfume by Roberto Ugolini for men, released in 2021. The scent is spicy-woody. It is being marketed by The Nose Behind GmbH.
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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Green

Earthy

Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cardamom

Basil

Artemisia

Heart Notes

Caraway

Myrrh

Pimento

Cinnamon

Night-blooming jasmine

Base Notes

Patchouli

Birch

Cedarwood

Vetiver

Musk

Sandalwood

Perfumers

Maurizio Cerizza, Cristian Calabrò

Ratings

Scent

6.7143 Ratings

Longevity

7.6122 Ratings

Sillage

7.4124 Ratings

Bottle

7.8132 Ratings

Value for money

6.1105 Ratings

Submitted by Felsn · last update on 02/15/2026.

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Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/21/2025

8.5Scent 8Longevity 9Sillage

Ezroni
63 Reviews

Ezroni

2

Herby Derby

Derby strays from Roberto Ugolini's other scents. While I really enjoy this for being different, I can see why people might not like it. It's a strong, woody fougère. What I perceive first is carrot, though. There are plenty of funky spices, and herbaceous smells like basil (I also pick up on some mustard). This is instantly joined by bundles of woodiness.

Made for more casual wear, like the Derby shoe this fragrance is named after. I'm unsure if any inspiration came from the Kentucky Derby but I do sense some grass and earth notes, similar to what I get from Polo Eau de Toilette. I find it quite masculine and enjoyable as I have nothing I can compare it to, but I've recently tried Air Tiger and find them similar. Air Tiger holds more of an oriental spice and more lasting power. I find Derby to last around 7 or 8 hours.

I find Derby best worn on casual outings (think brogue Derbies) but I can see this being worn in plenty of outdoor settings. Very enjoyable.

The onlyyy thing I would change would be to swap the bottle colors with Oxford. Usually, (the more formal) Oxford dress shoes are black and (the more casual) Derbies are brown, so to me it would make more sense to imitate this through the bottle colors. Just a geek's two cents! :)

Updated on 06/19/2025

10/21/2021

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Felsn
22 Reviews

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Felsn

Helpful Review 18

DERBY - the stylish all-rounder

The somewhat unclear origin of the popular men's shoe model is said to trace back to a Count of Derby, who had very particular demands for his footwear.

According to tradition, his high instep was responsible for the development of a more comfortably adjustable and thus more wearable version of the classic shoe styles available at the time.

This marked the birth of a true all-rounder, suitable for both elegant and more casual to sporty outfits.

In this spirit, the fragrance creation Derby by Roberto Ugolini also moves.

A universally wearable perfume that makes a fitting and confident olfactory statement on any occasion. It is precisely this wonderfully adaptable quality that is responsible for the black color choice of the bottle.

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The first step, and thus the beginning of a seductive scent journey, resembles a real kick of refreshing herbal spice.

Mainly responsible for this remarkably lively start of the top note is the distinctive combination of cardamom and basil leaves.

And on the further aromatic route to the heart note, we are already greeted by surprising and equally welcome companions. Cinnamon bark, cumin, and myrrh delve deeper into the predetermined path and gradually lead us on a delightful stroll towards the base note.

On the gradually recognizable path to the horizon, we are welcomed by increasingly perceptible green patchouli and the finest cedarwood.
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“Derby” by Roberto Ugolini is the reliable navigator for the stylish and goal-oriented man.

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#woody #spicy

Updated on 10/26/2021

10/30/2021

4Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Ischgelroi
289 Reviews

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Ischgelroi

11

Very unpleasant scent

I received Derby this morning as a sample and of course tested it immediately. Now I would like to briefly explain what kind of scent I imagined with Derby: I expected something fougère-like in the direction of Fougère Royale (2010) Eau de Parfum, "Casamorati - Mefisto Gentiluomo | XerJoff", Scandal pour Homme Parfum etc., but unfortunately, this expectation was not met at all. Of course, I did not expect a dupe of the aforementioned fragrances, but at least something in that direction, like a barbershop or fougère scent.

A slight similarity to Air Tiger can also be recognized in Derby. Now, let's get to what I really did not like. I'll keep it short with the words of those around me: "You stink." Yes, Derby smells very unpleasant to me as well. There is a constant association with sweat mixed with a heating oil or oil note. For me, this combination is truly unbearable, but at least I didn't feel the urge to wash it off with Derby.

I can identify the following notes: cardamom, allspice, myrrh, cumin, patchouli, birch, woods, and vetiver. It is already clear here that Derby is very far from being a fougère. In principle, that wouldn't be a problem if the scent were pleasant and I liked it.

The longevity is solid but not great. I could only perceive Derby for 7 hours, and the sillage is also rather restrained and only noticeable at arm's length for about 3 hours, after which Derby quickly becomes quite close to the skin. I really expected more here, especially in comparison with the other Roberto Ugolini fragrances.

04/01/2022

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

TuncayKa
36 Reviews

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TuncayKa

Helpful Review 7

A Day in the Forest ..

You have been in the forest for hours. The sun is shining. It is spring. Maybe even summer.
The freshness from the morning shower is now just a faint, but pleasantly perceptible hint on your skin.
Then the rain comes. Brief but intense. Then the sun again, and the interplay of nature lifts the scents of your surroundings. The dark and primal scent of wood, the bitterness of the leaves, and the sweetness of the flowers. They blend with the freshness of the rain and settle upon you, enveloping you. They refresh you again and accompany you for the rest of your day.
This is what this fragrance is like!

02/24/2022

4.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Memobi
2 Reviews

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Memobi

3

No Oxford and No Friend

So far, I have been quite impressed with all the fragrances tested from Robert Ugolini, partly because they were quite unique scents (17Rosso, Oxford) and partly because the quality of the perfumes is simply outstanding.

It was completely different with Derby, the latest fragrance that was released alongside 4Rosso. I opened the sample, sprayed the scent, and almost immediately regretted it: WHAT IS THAT?! My first association was Cartier Declaration, a punch full of spices right in the face, and this spiciness stays with the fragrance the whole time.

I can't say it any other way, but the scent is an absolute disappointment, and now I can also understand the negative reviews and ratings.

I don't understand why so many YouTubers thought they could compare Derby to Oxford, because statements like: “If you like Oxford, you'll like Derby” I can now clearly refute since Oxford is one of my absolute favorite fragrances and Derby will never be (rather the opposite).

Try it for yourself when you get the chance, but don't let some YouTubers influence you into a blind purchase!

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Statements

41 short views on the fragrance

Ezroni

11 months ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 9Sillage

2

Funky spices, herbs, and bundles of wood.

Floyd

3 years ago

7.5Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

35

30

When grass roots
Ignite crackling lights
Silver rays of pepper and cardamom
Shine cumin and basil
Ethereal leaves of birch

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Axiomatic

3 years ago

7Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

34

35

A guiding light in your walk-in closet. This smoky vetiver with spices & woods only suits gray suit No. 28.*

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NuiWhakakore

2 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

18

bitter peaks of cardamom mint
cumin-browed spice plants
under the matchboxes
the grass roots steam

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Chizza

4 years ago

6.5Scent

15

11

I hoped for leather because of the name, but it's more green-spicy-herbaceous, and right from the start, it's a bit faint and quickly forgotten.

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Felsn

4 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

14

1

Fougere lovers, pay attention - here comes something refreshingly spicy with everyday depth from the creatively surprising finest!

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ParfumAholic

4 years ago

5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

10

2

A true "men's scent" - masculine, striking, almost harsh, cool, green, spicy, that only becomes a bit softer at the very end. That's exactly what I don't like.

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