Fragrance comparison

Jitterbug for Men vs No. 20

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jitterbug for Men

DSH Perfumes

4.229 votes

Rank #38,110 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

No. 20

The Fragrance Design Studio

3.437 votes

Rank #55,133 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jitterbug for Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Jitterbug for Men
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 20
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jitterbug for Men4/4

No. 200/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jitterbug for Men
Sillage & projection: Jitterbug for Men
Value for money: Jitterbug for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jitterbug for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jitterbug for MenDSH Perfumes

No. 20The Fragrance Design Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityJitterbug for Men

SillageJitterbug for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJitterbug for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

patchouli65%

musky56%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperBergamotAmalfi LemonBlackberry

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBenzoinRoseJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliOlibanumAmberMuskFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

Notes

BergamotSandalwoodAmalfi LemonPepperVirginia CedarRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose. Durations are only published for Jitterbug for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 37%Casual 29%Work 18%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,110

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,133

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJitterbug for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DSH Perfumes Jitterbug for Men delivers a dark, resinous warmth built around tart blackberry and sacred temple resins. The pepper hits immediately. Bergamot and lemon add a brief citrus flash before the brambly fruit sweetness takes over. Give it ten minutes. The heart thickens into spicy clove bud and sweet Egyptian …

Reviews →

No. 20 by The Fragrance Design Studio pairs bright citrus notes with dry woods and spice. Created by perfumer Cecile Hua in 2013, the blend opens with sharp black peppercorn, fresh bergamot, and Amalfi lemon zest. As the top notes settle, rose water softens the peppery kick before dry Virginia cedarwood and creamy san…

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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, Jitterbug for Men or No. 20?

Jitterbug for Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Jitterbug for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; No. 20 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Jitterbug for Men for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 20 for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jitterbug for Men or No. 20?

Jitterbug for Men lasts longest (Jitterbug for Men 95/100, No. 20 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jitterbug for Men or No. 20?

Jitterbug for Men projects furthest (Jitterbug for Men 69/100, No. 20 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jitterbug for Men and No. 20 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose.

Is Jitterbug for Men or No. 20 better for summer or winter?

Jitterbug for Men suits evening wear; No. 20 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jitterbug for Men and No. 20?

Jitterbug for Men has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Blackberry, heart notes of Clove, Benzoin, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum, Amber and Musk. No. 20 features Bergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.