Fragrance comparison

Cirebon vs Expo 2020 – World Forum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Cirebon

Paul Schütze

4.0018 votes

Rank #51,889 CitrusWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Expo 2020 – World Forum

Taif Al Emarat

5.005 votes

Rank #38,442 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Expo 2020 – World Forum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cirebon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Expo 2020 – World Forum
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cirebon1/3

Expo 2020 – World Forum2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Expo 2020 – World Forum
Sillage & projection: Cirebon
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Expo 2020 – World Forum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirebonPaul Schütze

Expo 2020 – World ForumTaif Al Emarat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityExpo 2020 – World Forum

SillageCirebon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

floral91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

musky65%

fruity56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangePetitgrainVetiverCyclamenSandalwoodBergamotMagnoliaTunisian Orange BlossomCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemonBlackcurrantOrange Blossom

Heart

CyclamenMagnolia

Base

MuskCedarwoodVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cyclamen, Sandalwood and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,889

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,442

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExpo 2020 – World ForumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Schütze Cirebon opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, instantly piercing through warm spring air. Crisp bergamot brightens the top before velvety white floral notes of magnolia and Tunisian orange blossom emerge. As the citrus snap softens, clean cedar and dry sandalwood ground the compo…

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Expo 2020, World Forum by Taif Al Emarat is a clean floral woody musk that balances bright citrus with a soft, comforting heart. It works beautifully for daily wear in temperate weather, offering a structured, alcohol-free experience that feels both refined and accessible. This scent is a quiet nod to heritage, ground…

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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, Cirebon or Expo 2020 – World Forum?

Expo 2020 – World Forum takes 2 of 3 categories. Cirebon is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Expo 2020 – World Forum is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cirebon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Expo 2020 – World Forum for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cirebon or Expo 2020 – World Forum?

Expo 2020 – World Forum lasts longest (Expo 2020 – World Forum 76/100, Cirebon 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cirebon or Expo 2020 – World Forum?

Projection is very close: Cirebon 64/100, Expo 2020 – World Forum 63/100 for sillage.

Do Cirebon and Expo 2020 – World Forum smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cyclamen, Sandalwood and Bergamot.

Is Cirebon or Expo 2020 – World Forum better for summer or winter?

Cirebon suits daytime wear; Expo 2020 – World Forum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cirebon and Expo 2020 – World Forum?

Cirebon features Bitter Orange, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Sandalwood. Expo 2020 – World Forum has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Blackcurrant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cyclamen and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Sandalwood.