Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs La Panthere Legere

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,381 ratings analysed

4 wins

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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45%scent match

Some overlap

La Panthere Legere

Cartier

4.011,254 votes

Rank #2,693 White FloralEarthy

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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.
La Panthere Legere
Choose it for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Denim 19764/7

La Panthere Legere3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denim 1976Denim

La Panthere LegereCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

4.01/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

37%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,254 votes

Category winnerDenim 1976Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Panthere Legere

SillageLa Panthere Legere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value47

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

white floral100%

earthy92%

fruity84%

mossy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both earthy, mossy 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

Top

Dried FruitsGreen NotesPearTangerineBergamot

Heart

GardeniaTiare FlowerAldehydesYlang-YlangRoseJasminePeach

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouliLeatherOrris

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDenim 1976Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men2

Unisex9

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#2,693

PerfumerMathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerLa Panthere LegereHigher 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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La Panthere Legere opens with a bright burst of dried fruits, tangerine, and green notes before settling into its floral core. Mathilde Laurent builds this 2015 release around gardenia and solar tiare flower, offering an airier feel than the original 2014 Eau de Parfum. As the initial dewiness fades, earthy oakmoss an…

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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 La Panthere Legere?

Denim 1976 takes 4 of 7 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; La Panthere Legere is rated 4.01/5 from 1,254 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 La Panthere Legere for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or La Panthere Legere?

La Panthere Legere lasts longest (La Panthere Legere 68/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or La Panthere Legere?

La Panthere Legere projects furthest (La Panthere Legere 64/100, Denim 1976 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim 1976 and La Panthere Legere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, mossy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or La Panthere Legere better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and La Panthere Legere?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. La Panthere Legere has top notes of Dried Fruits, Green Notes, Pear and Tangerine, heart notes of Gardenia, Tiare Flower, Aldehydes and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli and Leather.