Fragrance comparison

Corps et Ames vs 20

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

Corps et Ames

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.80109 votes

Rank #32,841 Warm SpicyHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Bogue

3.9278 votes

Rank #12,361 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Corps et Ames
Choose it for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
20
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Corps et Ames1/7

206/7

Ratings & consensus: 20
Community sentiment: 20
Longevity: 20
Sillage & projection: 20
Value for money: Corps et Ames
Versatility: 20
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 20

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Corps et AmesPierre Guillaume Paris

20Bogue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

3.92/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

Category winner20Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

39%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

Category winner20Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity20

Sillage20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCorps et AmesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

herbal92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherBourbon GeraniumImmortelleSpicesSandalwoodJasmineWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Fig LeafCivetPetitgrainBlack PepperMarigoldBourbon GeraniumYlang-YlangLavenderJasmine SambacDamask RoseImmortelleWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBourbon Geranium, Immortelle and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer39

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night82

Spring81

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night93

Category winner20Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,841

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,361

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winner20Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Guillaume Paris Corps et Ames is a dry, aromatic green chypre built around a potent bourbon geranium note. Launching in 2006, this unisex blend strips away traditional citrus openings to focus on herbal bitterness, leather, and earthy florals. It suits enthusiasts who crave vintage green structures with a moder…

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Bogue 20 opens green, spicy and aromatic, with fig leaf, petitgrain, bergamot and black pepper giving it a brisk, textured start. As it settles, florals, woods, benzoin and vanilla add warmth, while civet and incense keep it slightly wild rather than polished. This is a characterful unisex scent that often leans a lit…

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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, Corps et Ames or 20?

20 takes 6 of 7 categories. Corps et Ames is rated 3.80/5 from 109 votes; 20 is rated 3.92/5 from 78 votes. Choose Corps et Ames for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 20 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Corps et Ames or 20?

20 lasts longest (20 81/100, Corps et Ames 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Corps et Ames or 20?

20 projects furthest (20 69/100, Corps et Ames 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Corps et Ames and 20 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Bourbon Geranium, Immortelle and Woody Notes.

Is Corps et Ames or 20 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 20 is the stronger pick. For winter, 20 is the stronger pick. Corps et Ames suits daytime wear; 20 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Corps et Ames and 20?

Corps et Ames features Leather, Bourbon Geranium, Immortelle, Spices and Sandalwood. 20 features Fig Leaf, Civet, Petitgrain, Black Pepper and Marigold.