Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs New West for Him

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 711 ratings analysed

4 wins

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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29%scent match

Clearly different

New West for Him

Aramis

4.17584 votes

Rank #24,208 AromaticWoody

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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 community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New West for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Denim 19764/7

New West for Him3/7

Ratings & consensus: New West for Him
Community sentiment: Denim 1976
Longevity: New West for Him
Sillage & projection: New West for Him
Value for money: Denim 1976
Versatility: Denim 1976
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

New West for HimAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

4.17/ 5 · 584 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNew West for HimRating 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

45%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

584 votes

Category winnerDenim 1976Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNew West for Him

SillageNew West for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value74

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

herbal30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and 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

Sea NotesMintAldehydesBergamotArtemisiaLavenderCaraway

Heart

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesBay LeafWatermelonGeraniumCorianderJasmine

Base

CedarOakmossLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDenim 1976Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,208

PerfumerHarry Fremont

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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New West for Him is a brisk, old-school aromatic aquatic built around mint, sea air, pine, herbs, and a slightly unusual melon twist. It opens sharp and green, then settles into a woody, mossy, leathery drydown. It suits someone who enjoys masculine fresh scents with character rather than a smooth modern blue style. I…

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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 New West for Him?

Denim 1976 takes 4 of 7 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; New West for Him is rated 4.17/5 from 584 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New West for Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or New West for Him?

New West for Him lasts longest (New West for Him 73/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or New West for Him?

Projection is very close: New West for Him 60/100, Denim 1976 58/100 for sillage.

Do Denim 1976 and New West for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or New West for Him 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 New West for Him?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. New West for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, Mint, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Bay Leaf and Watermelon, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Leather and Sandalwood.