20 / 20

20/20 is a classic rose scent featuring a predictable blend of notes. While it is nicely composed with good quality ingredients, it is nothing original and doesn't even feel particularly on theme. I associate the 1920s with bold Guerlain greats like amber classic Shalimar or ultra-powdery L'Heure Bleue rather than a rose-patchouli scent. Still, I love rose scents, and would own a whole bouquet of rose perfumes if money (and/or sense!) allowed, and 20/20 is an excellent example of the genre. It reminds me of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady in particular - a rich, dark rose, laced with patchouli and spices on an amber base. 20/20 features rosy pink pepper up top, complementing the rich rose that follows to perfection. The peppery spice is enhanced by green, freshly herbal geranium - a note that marries well with rose in general. The rose itself unfurls from initial spray; rich, dark, smooth and realistic. Soft, warm spices complement it beautifully. As it develops, a cloud of patchouli emerges, making for that classic hippie rose accord. It adds a nice earthiness, again complementing the rose and geranium of the opening beautifully. The resinous amber accord develops slowly in the background, sweet and balsamic, tying everything together beautifully. There is a rich, honeyed quality to the amber here, enhancing the rose to perfection. The rose becomes powdery as it develops. It fades to a sweet amber skin scent with some rose and patchouli remaining until final fade. Sillage is moderate and longevity is long-lasting. It is transeasonal, and day-to-night appropriate. A great example of a high-quality, classic rose scent, 20/20 is a nice alternative to POAL. Feminine-leaning in my opinion, but it is a good contender for a unisex rose scent. Right up my street, but objectively excellent regardless. 4.5/5.

Vision To have perfect sight is to have 20/20 vision. But there is a difference between sight and vision. Vision gives us the ability to see beyond what our eyes are limited too. Similarly, Fragrances have to ability to be much more than the sum of parts. It can change your mood, evoke memories and transport you out of quarantine. As such, I think of all the fragrances I smelt before Portrait of a Lady and after. This masterpiece scent is such a hallmark. Many say it is the greatest "smell" much less fragrance they have ever smelt. I am inclined to agree. However, when you dive deeper into the reviews you see criticisms of how this frag is weaker today that it was and not as luxurious or rich as it previously was. So, What if there was a brighter version, sweeter, stronger, longer lasting, tangier, rosier, more luxurious and do I dare say....better?!? It pains me to admit it but this Olfactory award winning scent (J.F. 20/20) is indeed better that the latter. The differences are subtle, the inspiration is clear, but the scent is simply sublime in every way. The only knock is it very clearly is not as original or groundbreaking as POAL and that is why I would give it 4.75/5. The world changed in the year 2020, our eyes tell us there is no way the world will be better in the future but vision says this is not true. This too shall pass, we will prevail, there is hope and I have vision of a better tomorrow. “Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” ― Roy T. Bennett

عطر ورد كلاسيكي جميل وغير حاد، الورد عميق والرائحة زاكية، العطر خطي بلا تقلبات. أجده ملائم لليالي الصيف وجميع فصول السنة ويصلح للمناسبات أكثر بسبب رونق الرائحة العريق ويصبح أكثر جمالاً إذا اختلط بالبخور، رائحة جميلة مع البخور لا توصف. العطر مصنع بطريقة آمنة وممتازة لا تكاد تشعر بأن العطر قد يزعجك في أي لحظة. يستحق التقييم 8/10 بالنسبة لي.

This is a beautiful rose, a spiced rose. If you want to diversify a little from Portrait of a Lady to wear something nobody else is wearing (here in the UK), this is it.

It's a rose, that's for sure. For those who like roses, then (with a little touch of that geranium from the world of ideas, but very light - for the other notes, I don't know). I love to share my days with this pretty flower, but I think this one is too classic to wear daily. It's pretty, very simple, with good staying power, but it is lacking a little something to make it a more wearable scent in 2022. But if it's just a "refresh" of this 1920 perfume, maybe that wasn't especially their goal. For your roarin' twenties parties.