Fragrance comparison

20 Iconic Feminine vs Twist of Roses

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

20 Iconic Feminine

Clive Christian

3.71126 votes

Rank #28,525 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Twist of Roses

The Dua Brand

4.205 votes

Rank #22,864 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

20 Iconic Feminine
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Twist of Roses
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

20 Iconic Feminine2/4

Twist of Roses2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20 Iconic FeminineClive Christian

Twist of RosesThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity20 Iconic Feminine

Sillage20 Iconic Feminine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTwist of RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

metallic84%

fruity77%

leather69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

RaspberryTangerineDamask RosePistachio

Heart

GingerRumGreen NotesHazelnutVanillaHoney

Base

Woody NotesCedarBenzoinSaffronViolet

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Violet, Damask Rose and Honey. 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex55

Women34

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTwist of RosesHigher 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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Twist of Roses opens with a jammy, fruity rose effect, backed by raspberry, citrus and a boozy, sweet core. On skin it reads richer than a fresh rose, with woody notes and saffron giving it a darker, slightly textured finish. If you like rose fragrances with sweetness, warmth and a wine-like twist, this is the angle h…

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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 Twist of Roses?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 20 Iconic Feminine is rated 3.71/5 from 126 votes; Twist of Roses is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose 20 Iconic Feminine for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Twist of Roses for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 Iconic Feminine or Twist of Roses?

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

Which projects more, 20 Iconic Feminine or Twist of Roses?

20 Iconic Feminine projects furthest (20 Iconic Feminine 74/100, Twist of Roses 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 Iconic Feminine and Twist of Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Violet, Damask Rose and Honey.

Is 20 Iconic Feminine or Twist of Roses better for summer or winter?

20 Iconic Feminine suits daytime wear; Twist of Roses suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 20 Iconic Feminine and Twist of Roses?

20 Iconic Feminine has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Plum, Violet and Damask Rose, a base of Amber and Honey. Twist of Roses has top notes of Raspberry, Tangerine, Damask Rose and Pistachio, heart notes of Ginger, Rum, Green Notes and Hazelnut, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar, Benzoin and Saffron.