Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Ettore Bugatti

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ettore Bugatti

Diana de Silva

4.4659 votes

Rank #10,464 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ettore Bugatti takes 6 of 8 categories.

Denim 1976
Choose it for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ettore Bugatti
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Denim 19761/8

Ettore Bugatti6/8

Ratings & consensus: Ettore Bugatti
Community sentiment: Ettore Bugatti
Longevity: Ettore Bugatti
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Denim 1976
Versatility: Ettore Bugatti
Note pyramid (duration): Ettore Bugatti
Fragranxe ranking: Ettore Bugatti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denim 1976Denim

Ettore BugattiDiana de Silva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

4.46/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

Category winnerEttore BugattiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

127 votes

64%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerEttore BugattiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEttore Bugatti

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

leather91%

woody83%

smoky74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAldehydesGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossLeatherPatchouli

Top20-40 mins

LemonLimeBergamotAldehydesNeroliGreen NotesClary SagePalisander Rosewood

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRoseCedarJasmineSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

Base6-9+ hrs

CastoreumLeatherVanillaOakmossBenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk

Category winnerEttore BugattiLongest dry-down: 6-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night47

Spring93

Summer86

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night80

Category winnerEttore BugattiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 14%Party 11%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#10,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerEttore BugattiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim 1976 delivers an unapologetic throwback to barbershop perfumery. The spray releases an instant snap of sharp bergamot, fizzy aldehydes, and crushed green leaves. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into an aromatic core of French lavender and clean jasmine petals. The base anchors fir…

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Ettore Bugatti by Diana de Silva hits the skin with an electric punch of sunbaked lemon, bergamot zest, and fizzy aldehydes. It wastes no time. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus initial spray yields to spicy carnation, dry cedarwood, and earthy patchouli. As body heat warms the base, dense leather and pungent oa…

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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, Denim 1976 or Ettore Bugatti?

Ettore Bugatti takes 6 of 8 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Ettore Bugatti is rated 4.46/5 from 59 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ettore Bugatti for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or Ettore Bugatti?

Ettore Bugatti lasts longest (Ettore Bugatti 69/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or Ettore Bugatti?

Projection is very close: Denim 1976 58/100, Ettore Bugatti 58/100 for sillage.

Do Denim 1976 and Ettore Bugatti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or Ettore Bugatti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ettore Bugatti is the stronger pick. For winter, Denim 1976 is the stronger pick. Denim 1976 suits daytime wear; Ettore Bugatti suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and Ettore Bugatti?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Ettore Bugatti has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Leather, Vanilla and Oakmoss.