Fragrance comparison

No. 20 vs Oak for Men

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 20

The Fragrance Design Studio

3.437 votes

Rank #55,133 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Oak for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.2390 votes

Rank #9,451 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Oak for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

No. 203/4

Oak for Men1/4

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: Oak for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 20The Fragrance Design Studio

Oak for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 44%

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

41%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo. 20

SillageNo. 20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNo. 20Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

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

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

BergamotAmalfi LemonJuniperClary SageAldehydes

Heart

NutmegLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerPepperCloveGeranium

Base

OakVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetyverCoffeePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon and Pepper. 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

Spring29

Summer19

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,133

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,451

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOak for MenHigher 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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Oak for Men is a woody spicy scent that grounds itself in the rugged profile of forest notes. Built with top notes of bergamot and juniper, it warms into a heart of nutmeg and clove. This fragrance is a solid choice for cooler days when you want a masculine profile that sticks close to the skin without being overwhelm…

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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 Oak for Men?

No. 20 takes 3 of 4 categories. No. 20 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Oak for Men is rated 4.23/5 from 90 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 Oak for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

No. 20 lasts longest (No. 20 73/100, Oak for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: No. 20 56/100, Oak for Men 55/100 for sillage.

Do No. 20 and Oak for Men smell similar?

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

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

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

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

No. 20 features Bergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Oak for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Pepper, a base of Oak, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.