Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Mink And Pearls

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mink And Pearls

Jovan

4.5018 votes

Rank #37,839 AromaticMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mink And Pearls takes 3 of 5 categories.

Denim 1976
Choose it for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mink And Pearls
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Denim 19762/5

Mink And Pearls3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mink And Pearls
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mink And Pearls
Sillage & projection: Mink And Pearls
Value for money: Denim 1976
Versatility: Not scored
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

Mink And PearlsJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerMink And PearlsRating 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

61%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMink And Pearls

SillageMink And Pearls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value81

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both green

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

HyacinthGalbanumAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

AngelicaCarnationCinnamonNutmegHeliotropeNarcissusLavenderBitter Almond

Base

OakmossCastoreumMuskMyrrhLeatherCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Lavender and Oakmoss. 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

Summer43

Fall100

Winter29

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#37,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Mink And Pearls by Jovan offers a classic green chypre profile that shifts from sharp hyacinth to a warm oakmoss base. It wears best during crisp autumn days, fitting someone who appreciates vintage earthy notes instead of sugary modern scents.

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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 Mink And Pearls?

Mink And Pearls takes 3 of 5 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Mink And Pearls is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mink And Pearls for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or Mink And Pearls?

Mink And Pearls lasts longest (Mink And Pearls 76/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or Mink And Pearls?

Mink And Pearls projects furthest (Mink And Pearls 78/100, Denim 1976 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim 1976 and Mink And Pearls smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Lavender and Oakmoss.

Is Denim 1976 or Mink And Pearls better for summer or winter?

Denim 1976 suits daytime wear; Mink And Pearls suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and Mink And Pearls?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Mink And Pearls has top notes of Hyacinth, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Angelica, Carnation, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Musk and Myrrh.