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J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin

20|20

Perfumer: Véronique Nyberg

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.2/ 10
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201 ratings
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J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin 20|20 is a sweet, spicy and resinous floral-woody scent, described as unisex, that suits autumn evenings best.

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Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.

How does it perform?

From 168 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Resinous
  7. Earthy

What does 20|20 smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and is worn at leisure too. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Benzoin and rose open sweet and floral. Patchouli and amberwood set that on an earthy, woody base, while pink pepper and Bourbon geranium add a spicy, slightly green edge. The oriental and resinous accents run through it. Xerjoff Astaral and Jovoy Ambre Premier have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Benzoin
    • Rose
  2. First hours

    • Patchouli
    • Amberwood
  3. Towards evening

    • Pink pepper
    • Bourbon geranium

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Spring
  • 24%
    Winter
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Evening
    26%
  • Nighttime
    26%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Daytime
    13%
  • Office
    11%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026