Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Kouros

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8,711 ratings analysed

4 wins

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Kouros

Yves Saint Laurent

3.618,584 votes

Rank #1,422 MuskyAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denim 1976 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Denim 1976
Choose it for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kouros
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Denim 19764/7

Kouros3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denim 1976Denim

KourosYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

3.61/ 5 · 8,584 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerDenim 1976Rating 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

40%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

9%Hate

8,584 votes

Category winnerDenim 1976Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityKouros

SillageKouros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

musky100%

animalic92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both earthy

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

AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineGeraniumOrris RootCinnamonLavender

Base

CivetMuskHoneyLeatherOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Lavender 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

Spring57

Summer36

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDenim 1976Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#1,422

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerKourosHigher 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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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros is a legendary aromatic fougere that balances squeaky clean freshness with a warm, gritty punch. Built around a striking contrast between fizzy aldehydes, sweet golden honey, and a notorious civet musk base, it smells like stepping out of a steaming hot shower after scrubbing with classic her…

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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 Kouros?

Denim 1976 takes 4 of 7 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Kouros is rated 3.61/5 from 8,584 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kouros for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or Kouros?

Kouros lasts longest (Kouros 85/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or Kouros?

Kouros projects furthest (Kouros 79/100, Denim 1976 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim 1976 and Kouros smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or Kouros better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and Kouros?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Kouros has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage and Artemisia, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Honey and Leather.