Fragrance comparison

Denim Gold vs Cerisier Etoile

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Denim Gold

Denim

4.0010 votes

Rank #46,104 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Cerisier Etoile

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9327 votes

Rank #36,379 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denim Gold takes 3 of 6 categories.

Denim Gold
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cerisier Etoile
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Denim Gold3/6

Cerisier Etoile2/6

Ratings & consensus: Cerisier Etoile
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Denim Gold
Sillage & projection: Denim Gold
Value for money: Denim Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Cerisier Etoile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denim GoldDenim

Cerisier EtoileL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerCerisier EtoileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

37%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDenim Gold

SillageDenim Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDenim GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

green84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

musky92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesBergamotLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

Water FlowersPatchouli

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Water FlowersGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Cherry BlossomGeraniumTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite Cedar Extract

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer73

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 14%Party 9%

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCerisier EtoileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Gold by Denim is an accessible woody spicy cologne built around crisp, everyday energy. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, herbal lavender, and crushed green leaves that quickly wakes up your senses. As the first rush settles, watery florals and clean patchouli step forward to smooth out the edges. The dr…

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Cerisier Etoile by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp botanical breeze centered on fresh water flowers, delicate cherry blossom petals, and clean white cedar extract. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green notes that mimic a morning stroll through a dewy Provencal orchard. The alcohol lift clears im…

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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 Gold or Cerisier Etoile?

Denim Gold takes 3 of 6 categories. Denim Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Cerisier Etoile is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes. Choose Denim Gold for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cerisier Etoile for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Denim Gold or Cerisier Etoile?

Denim Gold lasts longest (Denim Gold 60/100, Cerisier Etoile 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim Gold or Cerisier Etoile?

Denim Gold projects furthest (Denim Gold 53/100, Cerisier Etoile 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim Gold and Cerisier Etoile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Water Flowers and Musk.

Is Denim Gold or Cerisier Etoile better for summer or winter?

Denim Gold suits daytime wear; Cerisier Etoile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denim Gold and Cerisier Etoile?

Denim Gold has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Water Flowers and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. Cerisier Etoile has top notes of Water Flowers and Green Notes, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Musk and White Cedar Extract.