Fragrance comparison

Original vs Eau Cendree

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 594 ratings analysed

Original

Denim

4.17534 votes

Rank #2,915 AromaticWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Eau Cendree

Jacomo

4.4560 votes

Rank #6,583 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Cendree takes 3 of 5 categories.

Original
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Cendree
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Original2/5

Eau Cendree3/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau Cendree
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau Cendree
Sillage & projection: Eau Cendree
Value for money: Original
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginalDenim

Eau CendreeJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%

Category winnerEau CendreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

534 votes

54%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEau Cendree

SillageEau Cendree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value59

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

soft spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageBergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

Olibanum

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverCedarAmber

Top

LemonBergamotLavenderPetitgrainCoriander

Heart

Clary SageCarnationGeranium

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night39

Spring81

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex1

Women0

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 12%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#6,583

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Original hits with a bracing blast of bitter petitgrain, zesty bergamot, and pungent clary sage. It is unapologetically bold. The alcohol rush stings for three minutes, then quickly gives way to a dry, resinous heart of smoky olibanum. As the scent warms on skin, earthy vetiver and dry cedar lock into a golden a…

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Eau Cendree by Jacomo is a classic 1970s citrus aromatic fragrance that defines the mid-century modern aesthetic. It opens with sharp, clean lemon and bergamot, leading into a herbal heart of clary sage and geranium. The dry-down settles into a grounded woody base of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a reliable…

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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, Original or Eau Cendree?

Eau Cendree takes 3 of 5 categories. Original is rated 4.17/5 from 534 votes; Eau Cendree is rated 4.45/5 from 60 votes. Choose Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Cendree for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Original or Eau Cendree?

Eau Cendree lasts longest (Eau Cendree 77/100, Original 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Original or Eau Cendree?

Eau Cendree projects furthest (Eau Cendree 69/100, Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Original and Eau Cendree smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Vetiver.

Is Original or Eau Cendree better for summer or winter?

Original suits daytime wear; Eau Cendree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Original and Eau Cendree?

Original has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Eau Cendree has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.