Fragrance comparison

No. 20 vs Cologne Cedrat

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 20

The Fragrance Design Studio

3.437 votes

Rank #55,133 CitrusWoody

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68%scent match

Closely related

Cologne Cedrat

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.9862 votes

Rank #15,806 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 20 takes 3 of 4 categories.

No. 20
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cologne Cedrat
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

No. 203/4

Cologne Cedrat1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 20The Fragrance Design Studio

Cologne CedratNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

3.98/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo. 20

SillageNo. 20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNo. 20Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotSandalwoodAmalfi LemonPepperVirginia CedarRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitronAmalfi LemonBergamotCitruses

Heart

Virginia CedarPepper

Base

Patchouli

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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring44

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night8

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,133

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,806

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCologne CedratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Cologne Cedrat by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur offers a sharp, clean burst of citrus ideal for hot summer days. This aromatic composition highlights citron and Amalfi lemon, supported by a grounding base of patchouli and cedar. It is a traditional eau de cologne style that feels crisp, professional, and refreshing when …

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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, No. 20 or Cologne Cedrat?

No. 20 takes 3 of 4 categories. No. 20 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Cologne Cedrat is rated 3.98/5 from 62 votes. Choose No. 20 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cologne Cedrat for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 20 or Cologne Cedrat?

No. 20 lasts longest (No. 20 73/100, Cologne Cedrat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 20 or Cologne Cedrat?

No. 20 projects furthest (No. 20 56/100, Cologne Cedrat 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 20 and Cologne Cedrat smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.

Is No. 20 or Cologne Cedrat better for summer or winter?

No. 20 suits daytime wear; Cologne Cedrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 20 and Cologne Cedrat?

No. 20 features Bergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Cologne Cedrat has top notes of Citron, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Pepper, a base of Patchouli.