Fragrance comparison

Barbados vs Denim

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Barbados

DS&Durga · 2008

3.336 votes

Rank #63,455 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Denim

Original Penguin

4.502 votes

Rank #49,955 Fresh SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denim takes 4 of 4 categories.

Barbados
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Denim
Choose it for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Barbados0/4

Denim4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Denim
Sillage & projection: Denim
Value for money: Denim
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Denim

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BarbadosDS&Durga

DenimOriginal Penguin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDenim

SillageDenim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDenimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

rum69%

camphor61%

fresh spicy100%

powdery92%

woody84%

citrus77%

musky69%

lavender61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

LimeBay LeafRumSandalwoodNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotAppleLime

Heart

LavenderSuedeNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Barbados, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,455

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDenimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barbados by DS&Durga delivers an authentic island splash without sticky sweetness. The opening snaps immediately. Tart green lime peel collides with crushed herbal bay leaf, producing a brisk, refreshing bite that clears the senses within seconds. That sharp citrus edge softens quickly as dried nutmeg and dark rum eme…

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Denim by Original Penguin is a fresh, easygoing citrus aromatic built around bergamot, apple, lime, lavender and soft suede. It opens bright and clean, then settles into a powdery, woody musk with a gentle amber warmth. It suits shoppers who want an affordable everyday scent with a casual masculine feel, moderate proj…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Barbados or Denim?

Denim takes 4 of 4 categories. Barbados is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Denim is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Barbados for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Denim for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barbados or Denim?

Denim lasts longest (Denim 60/100, Barbados 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barbados or Denim?

Denim projects furthest (Denim 50/100, Barbados 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbados and Denim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Sandalwood and Nutmeg.

Is Barbados or Denim better for summer or winter?

Barbados suits daytime wear; Denim suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbados and Denim?

Barbados features Lime, Bay Leaf, Rum, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Denim has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Suede and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.