Milano Fragranze 2021 EDP

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Derby

by Dominique Moellhausen

Composed by Moellhausen

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Milano Fragranze Derby is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Dominique Moellhausen. Derby opens with Mandarin, Violet Leaf, Lavender, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Milano Fragranze's Derby carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Derby is a complex beast, with significant batch variations causing a love-it-or-hate-it divide among users. When it hits right, it's a unique, classy green dream. When it misses, it's a frustratingly faint echo of its potential. Try before you buy, if you can.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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Derby Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its generally subtle sillage, as noted by many, makes it ideal for office and formal wear where discretion is key. The green and woody accords lend themselves well to a composed, versatile elegance, though some find it too fleeting for special occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine strolling through a sun-drenched field where fresh galbanum and violet leaves mingle with a hint of crisp mandarin. Lavender adds a refined herbal touch, leading into a heart of powdery mimosa and creamy ylang-ylang. The base grounds it all with earthy vetiver, rich sandalwood, dark patchouli, and damp oakmoss, creating a sophisticated green-woody aroma that's both natural and elegant.

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Where to buy

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