Fragrance comparison

20 vs Épine de Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bogue

3.9278 votes

Rank #13,360 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Épine de Rose

Mizensir

3.3520 votes

Rank #50,170 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 takes 5 of 5 categories.

20
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Épine de Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

205/5

Épine de Rose0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20Bogue

Épine de RoseMizensir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winner20Rating 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

25%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

30%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

Longevity20

Sillage20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value31

Category winner20Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

rose100%

citrus91%

soft spicy83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

floral56%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

Mandarin OrangeGingerAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

Bulgarian RosePink PepperBlack Pepper

Base

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Damask Rose. 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

Summer80

Fall70

Winter20

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

Men38

Unisex31

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,360

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#50,170

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner20Higher 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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Épine de Rose by Mizensir delivers a crisp, spicy twist on fresh garden roses. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sharp fresh ginger, and a faint hint of dry agarwood. As it settles on skin, dewy Bulgarian rose petals mix with the prickle of pink pepper and cracked black pepper. The base grounds the floral freshness…

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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 Épine de Rose?

20 takes 5 of 5 categories. 20 is rated 3.92/5 from 78 votes; Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose 20 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 or Épine de Rose?

20 lasts longest (20 81/100, Épine de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 or Épine de Rose?

20 projects furthest (20 69/100, Épine de Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 and Épine de Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Damask Rose.

Is 20 or Épine de Rose better for summer or winter?

20 suits day or night wear; Épine de Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 20 and Épine de Rose?

20 features Fig Leaf, Civet, Petitgrain, Black Pepper and Marigold. Épine de Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar and Incense.