Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Trussardi

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 828 ratings analysed

5 wins

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Trussardi

4.05701 votes

Rank #24,317 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denim 1976 takes 5 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.
Trussardi
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Denim 19765/7

Trussardi2/7

Ratings & consensus: Denim 1976
Community sentiment: Denim 1976
Longevity: Trussardi
Sillage & projection: Trussardi
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

TrussardiTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

4.05/ 5 · 701 votes

Have 56%Had 44%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

39%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

701 votes

Category winnerDenim 1976Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTrussardi

SillageTrussardi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

leather61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both earthy, green 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

GalbanumAldehydesGreen NotesCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

Orris RootGeraniumYlang-YlangTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliCedarStyraxSandalwoodAmberMusk

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

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDenim 1976Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men6

Unisex51

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,317

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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Trussardi by Trussardi opens with an aggressive blast of galbanum, soapy aldehydes, and crushed green stems. Bitter hyacinth and pungent coriander sharpen the opening before the scent settles into a dry floral heart dominated by geranium, rose, and rooty orris. The real weight sits in the dry-down, where dark oakmoss …

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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 Trussardi?

Denim 1976 takes 5 of 7 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Trussardi is rated 4.05/5 from 701 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 Trussardi for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or Trussardi?

Trussardi lasts longest (Trussardi 71/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or Trussardi?

Trussardi projects furthest (Trussardi 65/100, Denim 1976 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim 1976 and Trussardi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or Trussardi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and Trussardi?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Trussardi has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Orris Root, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar.