Fragrance comparison

Mercedes-Benz vs No. 20

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 807 ratings analysed

Mercedes-Benz

3.90800 votes

Rank #2,909 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

No. 20

The Fragrance Design Studio

3.437 votes

Rank #55,133 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mercedes-Benz
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No. 20
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mercedes-Benz2/4

No. 202/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 20
Sillage & projection: No. 20
Value for money: Mercedes-Benz
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mercedes-Benz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz

No. 20The Fragrance Design Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 800 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

27%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

800 votes

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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityNo. 20

SillageNo. 20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMercedes-BenzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPepperGalbanumNutmeg

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli

Notes

BergamotSandalwoodAmalfi LemonPepperVirginia CedarRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,909

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#55,133

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMercedes-BenzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olivier Cresp built Mercedes-Benz for men around a sharp clash of bright citrus and green violet leaf. The opening delivers a punch of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and immediate. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a peppery violet heart spiked with nutmeg and resinous galba…

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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, Mercedes-Benz or No. 20?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mercedes-Benz is rated 3.90/5 from 800 votes; No. 20 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Mercedes-Benz for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No. 20 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mercedes-Benz or No. 20?

No. 20 lasts longest (No. 20 73/100, Mercedes-Benz 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mercedes-Benz or No. 20?

Projection is very close: No. 20 56/100, Mercedes-Benz 54/100 for sillage.

Do Mercedes-Benz and No. 20 smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.

Is Mercedes-Benz or No. 20 better for summer or winter?

No. 20 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mercedes-Benz and No. 20?

Mercedes-Benz has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pepper, Galbanum and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. No. 20 features Bergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.