Fragrance comparison

20 Iconic Masculine vs Noun

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

4 wins

20 Iconic Masculine

Clive Christian

4.40236 votes

Rank #6,041 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Noun

Bogue

4.1932 votes

Rank #30,469 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 4 of 7 categories.

20 Iconic Masculine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noun
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

20 Iconic Masculine4/7

Noun3/7

Ratings & consensus: 20 Iconic Masculine
Community sentiment: 20 Iconic Masculine
Longevity: Noun
Sillage & projection: Noun
Value for money: Noun
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

NounBogue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 69%

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

59%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNoun

SillageNoun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNounBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

amber77%

woody65%

green53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Notes

Mustard SeedOlibanumBuchu or AgathosmaLavenderBenzoinBlack PepperMintBasilYlang-YlangRosemaryPetitgrainGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain 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

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night46

Category winner20 Iconic MasculineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women2

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#30,469

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Noun is an aromatic, spice-led Bogue scent that opens green, sharp and vivid, then settles into a resinous amber-wood base. Lavender, mint, basil and rosemary keep it brisk early on, while frankincense, benzoin, labdanum, sandalwood and patchouli give it depth. It reads unisex, bold and characterful rather than easygo…

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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 Noun?

20 Iconic Masculine takes 4 of 7 categories. 20 Iconic Masculine is rated 4.40/5 from 236 votes; Noun is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose 20 Iconic Masculine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noun for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 Iconic Masculine or Noun?

Noun lasts longest (Noun 83/100, 20 Iconic Masculine 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 Iconic Masculine or Noun?

Noun projects furthest (Noun 72/100, 20 Iconic Masculine 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 Iconic Masculine and Noun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain and Rosemary.

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

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

What are the notes in 20 Iconic Masculine and Noun?

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. Noun features Mustard Seed, Olibanum, Buchu or Agathosma, Lavender and Benzoin.