Fragrance comparison

1920 Gentleman vs Piu Tardi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

1920 Gentleman

Água de Cheiro

4.3126 votes

Rank #40,486 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Piu Tardi

Paolo Gigli

4.9212 votes

Rank #34,044 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Piu Tardi takes 4 of 5 categories.

1920 Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Piu Tardi
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1920 Gentleman1/5

Piu Tardi4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1920 GentlemanÁgua de Cheiro

Piu TardiPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 53%Had 9%Want 38%

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 29%Want 53%

Category winnerPiu TardiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityPiu Tardi

SillagePiu Tardi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value58

Category winner1920 GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

citrus77%

iris69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

IrisWildflowers

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Wildflowers

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCashmeranMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wildflowers and Musk. Durations are only published for Piu Tardi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer42

Fall100

Winter79

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex11

Women5

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,486

PerfumerAlfredo Monteiro Filho

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPiu TardiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1920 Gentleman by Água de Cheiro brings a classic woody aromatic profile to life. It leads with a sharp, bright burst of bergamot before settling into a powdery iris and wildflower heart. The fragrance anchors itself with a grounded base of dry woodsy notes and musk, making it a reliable, versatile choice for professi…

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Paolo Gigli Piu Tardi delivers a bright, aromatic burst that marries crisp Italian lemon and zesty bergamot with aromatic French lavender. The initial citrus rush quickly softens as sweet meadow wildflowers bloom across the heart, cutting through any sharp cologne bite. Underneath, a plush foundation of warm cashmeran…

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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 Gentleman or Piu Tardi?

Piu Tardi takes 4 of 5 categories. 1920 Gentleman is rated 4.31/5 from 26 votes; Piu Tardi is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose 1920 Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Piu Tardi for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1920 Gentleman or Piu Tardi?

Piu Tardi lasts longest (Piu Tardi 83/100, 1920 Gentleman 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1920 Gentleman or Piu Tardi?

Piu Tardi projects furthest (Piu Tardi 58/100, 1920 Gentleman 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1920 Gentleman and Piu Tardi smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wildflowers and Musk.

Is 1920 Gentleman or Piu Tardi better for summer or winter?

1920 Gentleman suits evening wear; Piu Tardi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1920 Gentleman and Piu Tardi?

1920 Gentleman has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Wildflowers, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Piu Tardi has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber.