Fragrance comparison

20 vs MEM

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 800 ratings analysed

Bogue

3.9278 votes

Rank #13,360 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

MEM

Bogue

3.99722 votes

Rank #1,288 MuskyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MEM takes 6 of 7 categories.

20
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
MEM
Choose it for a musky and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

201/7

MEM6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20Bogue

MEMBogue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

3.99/ 5 · 722 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerMEMRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

54%Love

20%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

517 votes

Category winnerMEMMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMEM

SillageMEM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMEMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

musky100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fig LeafCivetPetitgrainBlack PepperMarigoldBourbon GeraniumYlang-YlangLavenderJasmine SambacDamask RoseImmortelleWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderLavender ExtractWild LavenderBlue LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangePetitgrain

Heart

Ylang-YlangChampacaMaltLaurelsMintBourbon GeraniumDamask RoseVanilla

Base

CivetCastoreumMuskAmbergrisSiam BenzoinAmberLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCivet, Petitgrain, Bourbon Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winner20Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

Men42

Unisex51

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,360

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#1,288

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerMEMHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogue 20 opens green, spicy and aromatic, with fig leaf, petitgrain, bergamot and black pepper giving it a brisk, textured start. As it settles, florals, woods, benzoin and vanilla add warmth, while civet and incense keep it slightly wild rather than polished. This is a characterful unisex scent that often leans a lit…

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MEM is a dense, aromatic lavender built in a very niche style. It opens bright and herbal with citrus and multiple shades of lavender, then turns warmer, dirtier and more textured as animalic notes, resins, woods and a soft vanilla facet start to show. This is less about easy freshness and more about contrast. If you …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 20 or MEM?

MEM takes 6 of 7 categories. 20 is rated 3.92/5 from 78 votes; MEM is rated 3.99/5 from 722 votes. Choose 20 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose MEM for a musky and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 20 or MEM?

MEM lasts longest (MEM 85/100, 20 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 or MEM?

MEM projects furthest (MEM 73/100, 20 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 and MEM smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Civet, Petitgrain, Bourbon Geranium and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 20 or MEM better for summer or winter?

For summer, 20 is the stronger pick. For winter, MEM is the stronger pick. 20 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 20 and MEM?

20 features Fig Leaf, Civet, Petitgrain, Black Pepper and Marigold. MEM has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Wild Lavender and Blue Lavender, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Champaca, Malt and Laurels, a base of Civet, Castoreum, Musk and Ambergris.