Fragrance comparison

20 Iconic Masculine vs Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 736 ratings analysed

6 wins

20 Iconic Masculine

Clive Christian

4.40236 votes

Rank #6,041 CitrusWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Roger & Gallet

4.12500 votes

Rank #6,300 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 6 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.
Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

20 Iconic Masculine6/7

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille1/7

Ratings & consensus: 20 Iconic Masculine
Community sentiment: 20 Iconic Masculine
Longevity: 20 Iconic Masculine
Sillage & projection: 20 Iconic Masculine
Value for money: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Versatility: 20 Iconic Masculine
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 20 Iconic Masculine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20 Iconic MasculineClive Christian

Jean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.12/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 65%Had 35%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

36%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

490 votes

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity20 Iconic Masculine

Sillage20 Iconic Masculine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value65

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match62%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

Amalfi LemonBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainRosemaryNeroliCarnationRose

Base

CloveMyrtleCedarVetiverMuskWhite AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Haitian Vetiver. 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

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women2

Men28

Unisex66

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#6,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineHigher 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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Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is a brisk old-school eau de cologne built around bright lemon, bergamot, orange and green neroli facets. It smells clean, tangy and lightly herbal, with a touch of spice and soft woods underneath. It suits hot weather, post-shower wear and anyone who enjoys classic citrus refreshers mo…

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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 Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 6 of 7 categories. 20 Iconic Masculine is rated 4.40/5 from 236 votes; Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is rated 4.12/5 from 500 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 Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 20 Iconic Masculine or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

20 Iconic Masculine lasts longest (20 Iconic Masculine 74/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 Iconic Masculine or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

20 Iconic Masculine projects furthest (20 Iconic Masculine 61/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 Iconic Masculine and Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Haitian Vetiver.

Is 20 Iconic Masculine or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 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 Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

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. Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Neroli and Carnation, a base of Clove, Myrtle, Cedar and Vetiver.