Fragrance comparison

20 Iconic Masculine vs Cap Neroli

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 854 ratings analysed

5 wins

20 Iconic Masculine

Clive Christian

4.40236 votes

Rank #6,041 CitrusWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Cap Neroli

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.84618 votes

Rank #5,906 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 5 of 7 categories.

20 Iconic Masculine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cap Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

20 Iconic Masculine5/7

Cap Neroli2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20 Iconic MasculineClive Christian

Cap NeroliNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.84/ 5 · 618 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

236 votes

30%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

618 votes

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity20 Iconic Masculine

Sillage20 Iconic Masculine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCap NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PetitgrainPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

YuzuRosemary

Base5 to 8 hours

Haitian VetiverCedar

Top

PetitgrainRosemaryOrangeBergamotMintMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangHedione

Base

OakmossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Rosemary. Durations are only published for 20 Iconic Masculine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall46

Winter31

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women2

Men7

Unisex58

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#5,906

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerCap NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

20 Iconic Masculine by Clive Christian opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange and tart petitgrain, sharpened immediately by a distinct prickle of pink pepper. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry citrus heart of yuzu takes over, framed by the herbal freshness of rosemary. The base settles into a clean, classic…

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Cap Neroli from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired floral fragrance. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter petitgrain, rosemary, and mint. This scent settles into a sophisticated neroli and orange blossom heart, anchored by a grounding base of oakmoss. It is a crisp, refreshing choice per…

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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 Masculine or Cap Neroli?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 5 of 7 categories. 20 Iconic Masculine is rated 4.40/5 from 236 votes; Cap Neroli is rated 3.84/5 from 618 votes. Choose 20 Iconic Masculine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cap Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 20 Iconic Masculine or Cap Neroli?

20 Iconic Masculine lasts longest (20 Iconic Masculine 74/100, Cap Neroli 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 Iconic Masculine or Cap Neroli?

20 Iconic Masculine projects furthest (20 Iconic Masculine 61/100, Cap Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 Iconic Masculine and Cap Neroli smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Rosemary.

Is 20 Iconic Masculine or Cap Neroli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 20 Iconic Masculine and Cap Neroli?

20 Iconic Masculine has top notes of Petitgrain, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Yuzu and Rosemary, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Cedar. Cap Neroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.