Guerlain Derby vs Hermès Bel Ami

Guerlain Derby and Hermès Bel Ami compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

DerbyGuerlain20124.4★

78% alikevs

Bel AmiHermès19864.4★

The difference in plain words

Derby and Bel Ami have a fair amount in common; both have Bergamot, Carnation and Leather. Derby leans more smoky, while Bel Ami leans earthy.

Longer lastingAbout the same

Stronger projectionAbout the same

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentDerby

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Derby ● Bel Ami

Both share: Bergamot · Carnation · Leather · Patchouli

Only in Derby: Orange · Spices · Exotic Woods · Birch · Woody Notes

Only in Bel Ami: Sage · Cardamom · Mandarin Orange · Lemon · Cedar · Basil · Orris Root · Jasmine +6

Community votes

Derby ← · → Bel Ami

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

≈ even

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

≈ even

Price value≈ even

Night-nessDerby +4

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Derby profile →Bel Ami profile →