Fragrance comparison

1920 vs Grenadille d'Afrique

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 600 ratings analysed

4 wins

1920

Água de Cheiro

4.3642 votes

Rank #14,525 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Grenadille d'Afrique

Aedes de Venustas

3.93558 votes

Rank #4,028 WoodyAromatic

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.
Grenadille d'Afrique
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

19204/7

Grenadille d'Afrique3/7

Ratings & consensus: 1920
Community sentiment: 1920
Longevity: Grenadille d'Afrique
Sillage & projection: Grenadille d'Afrique
Value for money: 1920
Versatility: 1920
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grenadille d'Afrique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1920Água de Cheiro

Grenadille d'AfriqueAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%

3.93/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

38%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

428 votes

Category winner1920Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGrenadille d'Afrique

SillageGrenadille d'Afrique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value43

Category winner1920Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet83%

musky65%

floral48%

fresh30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Violet

Base

Musk

Top

BergamotLavender

Heart

JuniperViolet

Base

VetiverBlackwoodWhite TeaLabdanumMusk

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winner1920Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men33

Unisex58

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,028

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerGrenadille d'AfriqueHigher 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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Grenadille d'Afrique by Aedes de Venustas is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Grenadille d'Afrique was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Juniper and Violet; base notes are Vetiver, Blackwood, White Tea, Labdanum and …

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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 Grenadille d'Afrique?

1920 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1920 is rated 4.36/5 from 42 votes; Grenadille d'Afrique is rated 3.93/5 from 558 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 Grenadille d'Afrique for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1920 or Grenadille d'Afrique?

Grenadille d'Afrique lasts longest (Grenadille d'Afrique 73/100, 1920 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1920 or Grenadille d'Afrique?

Grenadille d'Afrique projects furthest (Grenadille d'Afrique 63/100, 1920 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1920 and Grenadille d'Afrique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet and Musk.

Is 1920 or Grenadille d'Afrique 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 Grenadille d'Afrique?

1920 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, a base of Musk. Grenadille d'Afrique has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Juniper and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Blackwood, White Tea and Labdanum.