Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Royal Copenhagen

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 421 ratings analysed

2 wins

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Royal Copenhagen

3.81294 votes

Rank #20,771 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denim 1976 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Denim 1976
Choose it for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Copenhagen
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Denim 19762/3

Royal Copenhagen1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denim 1976Denim

Royal CopenhagenRoyal Copenhagen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

3.81/ 5 · 294 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLavenderLimeLemonGreen NotesCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRoseVetiverOrris RootPatchouliJasmineCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskHoneyVanillaTobaccoTonka BeanAmberHeliotropeOakmoss

Category winnerRoyal CopenhagenLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night47

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#20,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews79

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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Royal Copenhagen by Royal Copenhagen is a legendary barbershop classic that greets you with a bright, bracing splash of lemon, crisp lime, and fizzy aldehydes before settling into cozy comfort. Released in 1970, this scent quickly reveals a heart of aromatic lavender and spicy carnation, wrapping the wearer in a clean…

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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 Royal Copenhagen?

Denim 1976 takes 2 of 3 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Royal Copenhagen is rated 3.81/5 from 294 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Copenhagen for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Do Denim 1976 and Royal Copenhagen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Lavender.

Is Denim 1976 or Royal Copenhagen better for summer or winter?

Denim 1976 suits daytime wear; Royal Copenhagen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and Royal Copenhagen?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Royal Copenhagen has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Vetiver and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Honey, Vanilla and Tobacco.