Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Vendetta Uomo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 332 ratings analysed

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vendetta Uomo

Valentino

4.30205 votes

Rank #3,673 AmberAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Uomo takes 6 of 8 categories.

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

Denim 19762/8

Vendetta Uomo6/8

Ratings & consensus: Vendetta Uomo
Community sentiment: Vendetta Uomo
Longevity: Vendetta Uomo
Sillage & projection: Vendetta Uomo
Value for money: Denim 1976
Versatility: Denim 1976
Note pyramid (duration): Vendetta Uomo
Fragranxe ranking: Vendetta Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denim 1976Denim

Vendetta UomoValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

4.30/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerVendetta UomoRating 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

52%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerVendetta UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVendetta Uomo

SillageVendetta Uomo

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%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both earthy 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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBergamotGreen NotesCorianderLemonAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCinnamonCedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumOakmossBenzoinLeatherAmberTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerVendetta UomoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night47

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerDenim 1976Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Date 34%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#3,673

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerVendetta UomoHigher 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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Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a rich leather and aromatic chypre released in 1991 that bridges crisp barbershop greenery with deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of lemon, fresh basil, and sparkling aldehydes, creating an invigorating clean feel reminiscent of vintage Italian grooming soaps. As 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 Vendetta Uomo?

Vendetta Uomo takes 6 of 8 categories. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or Vendetta Uomo?

Vendetta Uomo lasts longest (Vendetta Uomo 73/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or Vendetta Uomo?

Vendetta Uomo projects furthest (Vendetta Uomo 68/100, Denim 1976 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim 1976 and Vendetta Uomo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or Vendetta Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Denim 1976 is the stronger pick. For winter, Vendetta Uomo is the stronger pick. Denim 1976 suits daytime wear; Vendetta Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and Vendetta Uomo?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Vendetta Uomo has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Vetiver, Cinnamon, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Leather.