Fragrance comparison

1681 vs 20 Iconic Masculine

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

1681

Carthusia

4.16309 votes

Rank #5,791 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

20 Iconic Masculine

Clive Christian

4.40236 votes

Rank #6,041 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 4 of 7 categories.

1681
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
20 Iconic Masculine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

16813/7

20 Iconic Masculine4/7

Ratings & consensus: 20 Iconic Masculine
Community sentiment: 20 Iconic Masculine
Longevity: 20 Iconic Masculine
Sillage & projection: 20 Iconic Masculine
Value for money: 1681
Versatility: 1681
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1681

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1681Carthusia

20 Iconic MasculineClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

309 votes

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

236 votes

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

Longevity20 Iconic Masculine

Sillage20 Iconic Masculine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value21

Category winner1681Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli

Base

SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

PetitgrainPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

YuzuRosemary

Base5 to 8 hours

Haitian VetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Cedar. Durations are only published for 20 Iconic Masculine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night53

Spring82

Summer100

Fall46

Winter31

Day100

Night54

Category winner1681Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex32

Women2

Men88

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#6,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winner1681Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.

Reviews →

20 Iconic Masculine by Clive Christian opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange and tart petitgrain, sharpened immediately by a distinct prickle of pink pepper. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry citrus heart of yuzu takes over, framed by the herbal freshness of rosemary. The base settles into a clean, classic…

Reviews →

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, 1681 or 20 Iconic Masculine?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 4 of 7 categories. 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes; 20 Iconic Masculine is rated 4.40/5 from 236 votes. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 20 Iconic Masculine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1681 or 20 Iconic Masculine?

20 Iconic Masculine lasts longest (20 Iconic Masculine 74/100, 1681 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1681 or 20 Iconic Masculine?

20 Iconic Masculine projects furthest (20 Iconic Masculine 61/100, 1681 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1681 and 20 Iconic Masculine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Cedar.

Is 1681 or 20 Iconic Masculine better for summer or winter?

For summer, 20 Iconic Masculine is the stronger pick. For winter, 1681 is the stronger pick. 1681 suits daytime wear; 20 Iconic Masculine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1681 and 20 Iconic Masculine?

1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber. 20 Iconic Masculine has top notes of Petitgrain, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Yuzu and Rosemary, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Cedar.