Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Phileas

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 383 ratings analysed

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Phileas

Nina Ricci

4.42256 votes

Rank #3,606 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phileas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Denim 1976
Choose it for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Phileas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Denim 19762/7

Phileas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denim 1976Denim

PhileasNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

4.42/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerPhileasRating 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

54%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerPhileasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPhileas

SillagePhileas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both earthy, 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

Juniper BerriesAldehydesGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationCarawayVetiverPatchouliCinnamonCedarJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoAmberMuskLabdanum

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

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDenim 1976Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men85

Unisex12

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#3,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerPhileasHigher 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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Phileas by Nina Ricci opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, bitter bergamot, and crisp green aldehydes. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a dense heart of pine tree needles, earthy vetiver, caraway, and spicy carnation takes over. The dry down drops into a dark vintage base of oakmoss, smoky leather, dry t…

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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 Phileas?

Phileas takes 5 of 7 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Phileas is rated 4.42/5 from 256 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Phileas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or Phileas?

Phileas lasts longest (Phileas 74/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or Phileas?

Phileas projects furthest (Phileas 61/100, Denim 1976 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim 1976 and Phileas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or Phileas 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 Phileas?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Phileas has top notes of Juniper Berries, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Caraway and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Tobacco and Amber.