Fragrance comparison

20 Iconic Feminine vs Alseif

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

4 wins

20 Iconic Feminine

Clive Christian

3.71126 votes

Rank #28,525 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Alseif

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2129 votes

Rank #15,451 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 Iconic Feminine takes 4 of 7 categories.

20 Iconic Feminine
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Alseif
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

20 Iconic Feminine4/7

Alseif3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20 Iconic FeminineClive Christian

AlseifBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerAlseifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

9%Hate

126 votes

66%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerAlseifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity20 Iconic Feminine

Sillage20 Iconic Feminine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value30

Category winner20 Iconic FeminineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

metallic84%

fruity77%

leather69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

oud92%

sweet84%

rose77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Saffron

Heart3 to 6 hours

PlumVioletDamask Rose

Base8 to 14 hours

AmberHoney

Top

RaspberryPlumSaffronGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIndian TuberoseMagnoliaVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MossMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Plum, Violet and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for 20 Iconic Feminine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer83

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night74

Spring85

Summer54

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night78

Category winner20 Iconic FeminineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex55

Women34

Men24

Unisex68

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAlseifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

20 Iconic Feminine opens with a dry, prickling burst of saffron that quickly joins dark, ripe plum. As the first spray settles, damask rose and violet emerge, giving the heart a rich, velvety texture with a faint powdery edge. The base turns deep and resinous, driven by warm amber and a thick drizzle of honey that lin…

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Alseif pairs juicy raspberry and dark plum with a sharp saffron kick before sinking into a dry base of agarwood, moss, and warm amber. The opening hits with tart red fruit, sweet ylang-ylang, and spicy geranium, setting up a rich floral heart centered on Bulgarian rose and creamy tuberose. As the initial fruitiness se…

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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, 20 Iconic Feminine or Alseif?

20 Iconic Feminine takes 4 of 7 categories. 20 Iconic Feminine is rated 3.71/5 from 126 votes; Alseif is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose 20 Iconic Feminine for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Alseif for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 Iconic Feminine or Alseif?

20 Iconic Feminine lasts longest (20 Iconic Feminine 86/100, Alseif 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 Iconic Feminine or Alseif?

20 Iconic Feminine projects furthest (20 Iconic Feminine 74/100, Alseif 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 Iconic Feminine and Alseif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Plum, Violet and Damask Rose.

Is 20 Iconic Feminine or Alseif better for summer or winter?

For summer, 20 Iconic Feminine is the stronger pick. For winter, 20 Iconic Feminine is the stronger pick. 20 Iconic Feminine suits daytime wear; Alseif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 20 Iconic Feminine and Alseif?

20 Iconic Feminine has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Plum, Violet and Damask Rose, a base of Amber and Honey. Alseif has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Saffron and Geranium, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Indian Tuberose, Magnolia and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Moss, Musk and Amber.