Fragrance comparison

Original vs Oxford

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 566 ratings analysed

4 wins

Original

Denim

4.17534 votes

Rank #2,915 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Oxford

Boadicea the Victorious

4.0932 votes

Rank #21,102 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original takes 4 of 7 categories.

Original
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oxford
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Original4/7

Oxford2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginalDenim

OxfordBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 68%

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

34%Love

50%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOriginal

SillageOxford

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

soft spicy50%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

white floral30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

LemonGrapefruitBergamotClary SageLavender

Heart

NeroliPetitgrainJasmineMate

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night38

Category winnerOxfordMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex1

Women0

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

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#21,102

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Oxford by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of tart lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot, immediately tempered by herbal clary sage and French lavender. As the initial citrus fizz calms, the heart reveals crisp neroli, green petitgrain, and subtle jasmine, anchored by an earthy mate tea note. The base settles into…

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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 Oxford?

Original takes 4 of 7 categories. Original is rated 4.17/5 from 534 votes; Oxford is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes. Choose Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oxford for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Original or Oxford?

Original lasts longest (Original 68/100, Oxford 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Original or Oxford?

Oxford projects furthest (Oxford 64/100, Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Original and Oxford smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Vetiver.

Is Original or Oxford better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oxford is the stronger pick. For winter, Original is the stronger pick. Original suits daytime wear; Oxford suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Original and Oxford?

Original has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Oxford has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Neroli, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Mate, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.