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Home Fragrances Ineke Derring Do

Eau de parfum

Ineke Derring Do

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Unisex

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

Ineke launched Derring Do in 2006 — and it was a brilliant move. By character, a unisex fragrance drawing from the fern and water families. Perfumer Ineke Ruhland left a distinct mark on this composition. Released in eau de parfum.

Brand country — the United States, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. Derring Do Ineke — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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The composition of Derring Do unfolds as a layered story, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Ineke is evident from the opening to the final trail. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum keeps the right density and pace of development.

At the note-group layer the structure relies on Mineral, Citrus, Floral and Spicy. The palette also extends to Green, Wood, Musk and Aquatic. At family level the composition sits in Fern and Water.

In the first seconds you catch ozonic cool opening notes: Aquatic accord, Citrus accord and Cyclamen.

In the central layer you meet Black Pepper, Cardamom, Fern and Magnolia holding a spicy-aromatic direction.

The olfactory framework is built around these accords: Aquatic, Citrus, Floral and Musc with each one in a clear role. Additional accords such as Wood and Spicy add depth to the backdrop. The stylistic positioning is unisex, which clarifies the composition character.

Overall Derring Do sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best understood on skin.

Ineke Ruhland
Perfumer

Gender	Unisex
Brand	Ineke
Segment	Niche perfumery
Country	United States
Website	http://www.ineke.com
Year of production	2006
Status	Produced
Concentration	Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Aquatic accord

Citrus accord

Cyclamen

Black Pepper

Cardamom

Fern

Guaiac wood

Virginian Cedar

musk

Top notes

Aquatic accord Citrus accord Cyclamen

Heart notes

Black Pepper Cardamom Fern Magnolia

Base notes

Guaiac wood Virginian Cedar musk

Families

Fern

Water

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