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Valcan
meets Derby (Vintage).

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Lemon · Jasmine · Rose · Sandalwood

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Kanebo Valcan bottle
Kanebo

Valcan

Concentration not recorded

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Guerlain Derby (Vintage) bottle
Guerlain

Derby (Vintage)

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19761985
Leading accordscitrus · aromatic · greenwoody · fresh spicy · aromatic
Notes unique to this recordLime, Green Notes, Aldehydes, Carnation, Basil, Tonka Bean, Moss, Cedarwood, Tonka Bean, Amber, MuskArtemisia, Mint, Nutmeg Flower, Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver
Longevity / 52.75 · 4 votes3.94 · 97 votes
Projection / 41.75 · 4 votes2.80 · 137 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Valcan

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Derby (Vintage)

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed citrus and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.