Fragrance comparison

Original vs Ghibli

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 548 ratings analysed

3 wins

Original

Denim

4.17534 votes

Rank #2,915 AromaticWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Ghibli

Atkinsons

4.1314 votes

Rank #21,295 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original takes 3 of 5 categories.

Original
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ghibli
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Original3/5

Ghibli1/5

Ratings & consensus: Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ghibli
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

GhibliAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 14%Had 21%Want 64%

Category winnerOriginalRating 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

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGhibli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

soft spicy50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

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

PetitgrainClary SageLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationGeraniumCinnamonJasmineCedarRosePine

Base

OakmossMuskTonka BeanOlibanumIncenseAmber

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Olibanum. 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

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#21,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Ghibli by Atkinsons is a classic oriental fougere with a distinctly vintage shape. It opens citrusy and aromatic, then turns warmer and deeper with lavender, clary sage, cinnamon, woods, incense, and oakmoss. On skin, it usually reads spicy, mossy, ambery, and masculine. This suits shoppers who enjoy old-school struc…

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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 Ghibli?

Original takes 3 of 5 categories. Original is rated 4.17/5 from 534 votes; Ghibli is rated 4.13/5 from 14 votes. Choose Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ghibli for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Original or Ghibli?

They last about the same: Original 68/100, Ghibli 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Original or Ghibli?

Ghibli projects furthest (Ghibli 65/100, Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Original and Ghibli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Olibanum.

Is Original or Ghibli better for summer or winter?

Original suits daytime wear; Ghibli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Original and Ghibli?

Original has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Ghibli has top notes of Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Olibanum.