Original by Denim
Men
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Description
Denim Original is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. The top notes are clary sage, bergamot and petit grain; the heart note is frankincense; the base notes are vetiver, cedar and amber.
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Key notes
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Top
clary sage
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Heart
olibanum incense
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Base
vetiver
Community
543 votes
- Positive 86%
- Negative 7.6%
- Neutral 6.8%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
1,058 votes
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Leading answer Like it
543 votes
Season
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805 votes
Time of day
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380 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Original
Denim Original is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. The top notes are clary sage, bergamot and petit grain; the heart note is frankincense; the base notes are vetiver, cedar and amber.
Green, herbal and fougère Resins and balsams Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
345 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
360 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
259 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
245 votes
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Community reviews
5 reviews
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Huge thumbs up for Jerry… If you’re craving pure old-school scents for under £10, this is an absolute steal.
Walking into a perfumerie and seeing hundreds of men’s fragrances, but the truly iconic ones are the ones that stand out from the crowd. We’re talking scents that transport you back in time… Excellent fragrances with notable longevity. Original Denim is one of those, but… If you have a sensitive nose, better not. If you’re scared of smelling ‘old’, forget it. I’ve been remembering this men’s perfume brand for years; in the 80s, on the bathroom shelf of every house, it was easy to spot a Denim product. A true pure essence, old-school style, concentrated in a bottle whose contents are highly addictive, with very high quality for such an affordable price. The perfume of Charles Bronson or Clint Eastwood, to put it simply. If you know someone (dad, boyfriend, husband, son, friend) who resembles Tarzan’s heir, passionate about vintage perfumes, old-style and very particular, it’s the best gift for him. A virile, masculine, uncompromising perfume, suitable for a dynamic and somewhat rough man, a lover of life and its pleasures, especially carnal ones. It smells of quick, passionate sex in the car, open shirts, chest hair, and tight jeans. Green, herbaceous, earthy, woody, slightly aggressive but ready to use in the office to sensually stun your colleagues who will look at you with pleased eyes while biting a pencil. Classic DNA crossed with a 70s PowerHouse. What a wonderful world it would be if mothers, aunts, and grandmothers bought for their grandsons, nephews, and sons instead of Bruno Banani or YSL Le Male again… Denim Original.
I’ll be looking for it and buying it; I believe it’s worthy of having in my collection and, obviously, using it.
Definitely, this was the fragrance of the alpha males of the time; it’s impossible for anyone not to have owned it.
A fragrance for lads, there’s no other way to say it. Robust, imposing, and confident, it’s the exact representation of a bloke in jeans and a leather jacket who always does what he thinks he should. It’s the antithesis of sophistication and subtlety: an aromatic explosion of leather, woods, vetiver, and patchouli with a slightly sweet touch. Launched in 1976, it was one of the pioneers of the 80s school, where it had its best days. Now it’s relegated to supermarkets (in the UK, by the way, it’s not available), at laughable prices for what it offers. Its blend of masculinity and sexuality, with very high projection and longevity that lasts all day, makes it a classic, essential for lovers of powerhouses without complexes. Rating: 8/10