Fragrance comparison

Adolfo Dominguez vs Spigo 1920

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 228 ratings analysed

Adolfo Dominguez

3.8949 votes

Rank #12,189 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Spigo 1920

Bois 1920

3.85179 votes

Rank #12,535 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spigo 1920 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Adolfo Dominguez
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Spigo 1920
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adolfo Dominguez3/7

Spigo 19204/7

Ratings & consensus: Spigo 1920
Community sentiment: Spigo 1920
Longevity: Spigo 1920
Sillage & projection: Spigo 1920
Value for money: Adolfo Dominguez
Versatility: Adolfo Dominguez
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adolfo Dominguez

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adolfo DominguezAdolfo Dominguez

Spigo 1920Bois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

3.85/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

Category winnerSpigo 1920Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

35%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerSpigo 1920Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySpigo 1920

SillageSpigo 1920

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

lavender77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPineappleBasilJuniper BerriesClary Sage

Heart

African Orange FlowerGeraniumCloveCinnamonNutmegMint

Base

SandalwoodVetyverMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomPineappleBergamotLemonTangerine

Heart

Clary SageMetallic notesOlibanumBasilSea NotesGeranium

Base

CoumarinMuskVanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodCedarCashmere WoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer43

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night43

Spring88

Summer100

Fall77

Winter26

Day100

Night43

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men38

Unisex59

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,189

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#12,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adolfo Dominguez by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adolfo Dominguez was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Lavender, Pineapple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and M…

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Spigo 1920 is a bright aromatic fougere built around lavender, citrus and fresh spice, with a sharper herbal opening than many sweeter modern fougeres. Pineapple and juniper give it lift, while cardamom keeps the top lively rather than juicy. As it settles, the scent turns cleaner and woodier, with coumarin, musk, sof…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adolfo Dominguez or Spigo 1920?

Spigo 1920 takes 4 of 7 categories. Adolfo Dominguez is rated 3.89/5 from 49 votes; Spigo 1920 is rated 3.85/5 from 179 votes. Choose Adolfo Dominguez for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Spigo 1920 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adolfo Dominguez or Spigo 1920?

They last about the same: Spigo 1920 72/100, Adolfo Dominguez 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Adolfo Dominguez or Spigo 1920?

Projection is very close: Spigo 1920 67/100, Adolfo Dominguez 65/100 for sillage.

Do Adolfo Dominguez and Spigo 1920 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries.

Is Adolfo Dominguez or Spigo 1920 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spigo 1920 is the stronger pick. For winter, Adolfo Dominguez is the stronger pick. Adolfo Dominguez suits daytime wear; Spigo 1920 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adolfo Dominguez and Spigo 1920?

Adolfo Dominguez has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Spigo 1920 has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Pineapple, heart notes of Clary Sage, Metallic notes, Olibanum and Basil, a base of Coumarin, Musk, Vanilla and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).