Fragrance comparison

1920 vs Black Muscs

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 554 ratings analysed

4 wins

1920

Água de Cheiro

4.3642 votes

Rank #14,525 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Black Muscs

Alexandre.J

3.53512 votes

Rank #11,541 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1920 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1920
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Black Muscs
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

19204/7

Black Muscs3/7

Ratings & consensus: 1920
Community sentiment: 1920
Longevity: Black Muscs
Sillage & projection: Black Muscs
Value for money: 1920
Versatility: 1920
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Muscs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1920Água de Cheiro

Black MuscsAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%

3.53/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winner1920Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

28%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

474 votes

Category winner1920Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlack Muscs

SillageBlack Muscs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value52

Category winner1920Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet83%

musky65%

floral48%

fresh30%

rose100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Violet

Base

Musk

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

RosePatchouliViolet

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer35

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1920Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#11,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerBlack MuscsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1920 by Água de Cheiro presents a powdery, floral composition centered on the clarity of violet and bergamot. It functions as a versatile, clean scent for daily wear, particularly during mild spring days or office settings where a soft, unpretentious aura is desired. The fragrance settles into a comfortable, skin-hugg…

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Black Muscs opens with bright lemon and bergamot, then settles into a polished rose and violet heart over musk, amber and patchouli. It smells smooth, powdery and quietly dressed up. This suits someone who likes floral musks with a soft amber base rather than heavy sweetness or sharp woods. The profile leans refined, …

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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, 1920 or Black Muscs?

1920 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1920 is rated 4.36/5 from 42 votes; Black Muscs is rated 3.53/5 from 512 votes. Choose 1920 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Black Muscs for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1920 or Black Muscs?

Black Muscs lasts longest (Black Muscs 73/100, 1920 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1920 or Black Muscs?

Black Muscs projects furthest (Black Muscs 65/100, 1920 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1920 and Black Muscs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet and Musk.

Is 1920 or Black Muscs better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1920 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1920 is the stronger pick. 1920 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1920 and Black Muscs?

1920 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, a base of Musk. Black Muscs has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Violet, a base of Musk and Amber.