Fragrance comparison

No. 20 vs Patchouli Nobile

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 313 ratings analysed

No. 20

The Fragrance Design Studio

3.437 votes

Rank #55,133 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Patchouli Nobile

Nobile 1942

4.16306 votes

Rank #2,693 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Nobile takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

No. 201/4

Patchouli Nobile3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 20The Fragrance Design Studio

Patchouli NobileNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

4.16/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

306 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Nobile

SillagePatchouli Nobile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value51

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%

amber88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

balsamic53%

earthy42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm 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

IncensePepperAmalfi Lemon

Heart

PatchouliFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodJasmine

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVirginia Cedaroak moss

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, 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

Spring63

Summer29

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men62

Unisex33

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,133

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,693

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerPatchouli NobileHigher 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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Patchouli Nobile by Nobile 1942 opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, black pepper, and dry incense smoke before shifting into a rich heart of earthy patchouli, French labdanum, and guaiac wood. Designed by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this woody spicy composition avoids sweet modern gimmicks, grounding itself in Virgi…

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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 Patchouli Nobile?

Patchouli Nobile takes 3 of 4 categories. No. 20 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Patchouli Nobile is rated 4.16/5 from 306 votes. Choose No. 20 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Nobile for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 20 or Patchouli Nobile?

They last about the same: Patchouli Nobile 74/100, No. 20 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. 20 or Patchouli Nobile?

Patchouli Nobile projects furthest (Patchouli Nobile 59/100, No. 20 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 20 and Patchouli Nobile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.

Is No. 20 or Patchouli Nobile better for summer or winter?

No. 20 suits daytime wear; Patchouli Nobile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 20 and Patchouli Nobile?

No. 20 features Bergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Patchouli Nobile has top notes of Incense, Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, French labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.