Fragrance comparison

Temptation vs DX 77 Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Temptation

Denim

3.229 votes

Rank #62,435 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #23,111 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DX 77 Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Temptation
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Temptation2/5

DX 77 Man3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Temptation
Sillage & projection: DX 77 Man
Value for money: DX 77 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Temptation
Fragranxe ranking: DX 77 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TemptationDenim

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 50%Want 33%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTemptation

SillageDX 77 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDX 77 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

lavender53%

vanilla42%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ThymeCitrusesMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCedar

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerTemptationLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 24%Date 21%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDX 77 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Temptation opens with a sharp, brisk burst of garden mint, zesty citruses, and rustic wild thyme. The first spray delivers an unapologetic kick of alcohol that quickly softens into an invigorating herbal cloud. Within ten minutes, clean floral lavender joins dry pencil-shavings cedar to create a classic barbersh…

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DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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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, Temptation or DX 77 Man?

DX 77 Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Temptation is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Temptation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Temptation or DX 77 Man?

Temptation lasts longest (Temptation 60/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Temptation or DX 77 Man?

DX 77 Man projects furthest (DX 77 Man 53/100, Temptation 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Temptation and DX 77 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Thyme, Citruses, Mint and Lavender.

Is Temptation or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?

Temptation suits evening wear; DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Temptation and DX 77 Man?

Temptation has top notes of Thyme, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Lavender and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk. DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.