Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Jitrois

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 210 ratings analysed

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Jitrois

Jean-Claude Jitrois

4.2383 votes

Rank #11,046 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jitrois takes 5 of 7 categories.

Denim 1976
Choose it for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jitrois
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Denim 19762/7

Jitrois5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jitrois
Community sentiment: Jitrois
Longevity: Jitrois
Sillage & projection: Jitrois
Value for money: Denim 1976
Versatility: Jitrois
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Denim 1976

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denim 1976Denim

JitroisJean-Claude Jitrois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

4.23/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerJitroisRating 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

42%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerJitroisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJitrois

SillageJitrois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value61

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

leather61%

Scent match15%Clearly different

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

Top

BergamotCorianderAldehydesGreen Notes

Heart

CarnationGardeniaRoseOrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhAmberLeatherTonka BeanOakmossVanillePatchouliIsobutyl Quinoline

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Denim 1976, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night47

Spring59

Summer35

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night73

Category winnerJitroisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men6

Unisex47

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#11,046

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDenim 1976Higher 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…

Reviews →

Jean-Claude Jitrois's 1988 signature release, crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, is a fascinating cross between a mossy green chypre and a warm, resinous leather. It starts with a sharp, bright puff of aldehydes and bergamot, backed by a dry coriander spice. As it rests on skin, the cold green opening gives way to a dense…

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, Denim 1976 or Jitrois?

Jitrois takes 5 of 7 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Jitrois is rated 4.23/5 from 83 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jitrois for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or Jitrois?

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

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or Jitrois?

Jitrois projects furthest (Jitrois 68/100, Denim 1976 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim 1976 and Jitrois smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or Jitrois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and Jitrois?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Jitrois has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Carnation, Gardenia, Rose and Orris, a base of Myrrh, Amber, Leather and Tonka Bean.