Fragrance comparison

20 Iconic Masculine vs Néroli

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

4 wins

20 Iconic Masculine

Clive Christian

4.40236 votes

Rank #6,041 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Néroli

Burren Perfumery

3.6812 votes

Rank #23,168 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 4 of 5 categories.

20 Iconic Masculine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Néroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

20 Iconic Masculine4/5

Néroli1/5

Ratings & consensus: 20 Iconic Masculine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 20 Iconic Masculine
Sillage & projection: 20 Iconic Masculine
Value for money: Néroli
Versatility: Not scored
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

NéroliBurren Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.68/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

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

20%Love

60%Like

20%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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity20 Iconic Masculine

Sillage20 Iconic Masculine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNéroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

white floral86%

green72%

floral58%

aromatic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

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

PetitgrainBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeYuzuBergamot

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineMimosa

Base

AmbretteSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Yuzu. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women2

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#23,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Néroli by Burren Perfumery is a soft citrus floral built around the bitter orange tree, from leafy petitgrain and bright citrus peel to neroli, orange blossom, mimosa, jasmine, ambrette, sandalwood and vanilla. It reads fresh, green, luminous and gently feminine, with a calm garden-like feel rather than a loud summer …

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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 Néroli?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 4 of 5 categories. 20 Iconic Masculine is rated 4.40/5 from 236 votes; Néroli is rated 3.68/5 from 12 votes. Choose 20 Iconic Masculine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Néroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 Iconic Masculine or Néroli?

20 Iconic Masculine lasts longest (20 Iconic Masculine 74/100, Néroli 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 Iconic Masculine or Néroli?

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

Do 20 Iconic Masculine and Néroli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Yuzu.

Is 20 Iconic Masculine or Néroli better for summer or winter?

20 Iconic Masculine suits daytime wear; Néroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 20 Iconic Masculine and Néroli?

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. Néroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Yuzu, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Ambrette, Sandalwood and Vanilla.