Fragrance comparison

No. 20 vs Water of Italia

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

No. 20

The Fragrance Design Studio

3.437 votes

Rank #55,133 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Water of Italia

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,758 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 20 takes 1 of 1 categories.

No. 20
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Water of Italia
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

No. 201/1

Water of Italia0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 20The Fragrance Design Studio

Water of ItaliaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match77%Very similar · 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

Notes

Virginia CedarAmalfi LemonSandalwoodGrapefruitBergamotLavenderAmberRoseMuskIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Water of Italia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,133

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 20Higher 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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Water of Italia opens with a bright splash of tart Amalfi lemon, juicy grapefruit, and zesty bergamot that feels like stepping into a sunlit Italian orchard. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus mellows as powdery iris, fresh lavender, and gentle rose petals emerge to create a clean, classic barbershop heart. The s…

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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 Water of Italia?

No. 20 takes 1 of 1 categories. No. 20 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Water of Italia is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose No. 20 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Water of Italia for a citrus and woody character.

Do No. 20 and Water of Italia smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon and Virginia Cedar.

Is No. 20 or Water of Italia better for summer or winter?

No. 20 suits daytime wear; Water of Italia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 20 and Water of Italia?

No. 20 features Bergamot, Sandalwood, Amalfi Lemon, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Water of Italia features Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Bergamot.