Fragrance comparison

Black Jeans vs River

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Jeans

Versace

4.14239 votes

Rank #4,675 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

River

Denim

4.0021 votes

Rank #55,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Jeans takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
River
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Jeans4/5

River1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black JeansVersace

RiverDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%

Category winnerBlack JeansRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

239 votes

33%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Jeans

SillageBlack Jeans

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

herbal65%

earthy53%

lavender42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerTarragonLavenderLemonLemon VerbenaMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumRoseCarnationIrisCarawayJasmine

Base

LeatherRosemaryVetiverCedarNutmegTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSageNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Vetiver. Durations are only published for River, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,675

PerfumerLucien Piquet

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#55,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack JeansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Black Jeans is a dark, spicy floral release that departs from the sunny sweetness of its blue counterpart. It sits on skin with a heavy mix of dry lavender, bitter tarragon, and a warm leather base. Best worn on cool spring nights, this fragrance appeals to those who appreciate retro masculine perfumery.

Reviews →

Denim River kicks off with an unapologetic splash of sharp lemon, crisp bergamot, and crushed lemon verbena. The citrus hits hard. It does not disguise its vintage barbershop roots. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing alcohol lift clears, letting clean lavender and herbal sage step forward. A pinch of dry nutmeg adds …

Reviews →

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, Black Jeans or River?

Black Jeans takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Jeans is rated 4.14/5 from 239 votes; River is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Black Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose River for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Jeans or River?

Black Jeans lasts longest (Black Jeans 68/100, River 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Jeans or River?

Black Jeans projects furthest (Black Jeans 62/100, River 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Jeans and River smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Vetiver.

Is Black Jeans or River better for summer or winter?

River suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Jeans and River?

Black Jeans has top notes of Ginger, Tarragon, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Carnation and Iris, a base of Leather, Rosemary, Vetiver and Cedar. River has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.