A is for ALDO Red vs Modigliani
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A is for ALDO Red takes 4 of 5 categories.
A is for ALDO RedChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
ModiglianiChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A is for ALDO Red4/5
Modigliani1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- A is for ALDO Red
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A is for ALDO Red
- Sillage & projection
- A is for ALDO Red
- Value for money
- A is for ALDO Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Modigliani
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A is for ALDO RedALDOModiglianiModiglianiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 5%Had 21%Want 74%
3.53/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%
Category winnerA is for ALDO RedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA is for ALDO Red
SillageA is for ALDO Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA is for ALDO RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky92%
citrus84%
anis77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseCitrusesBergamot
Heart
JasmineHoneysuckleRose
Base
MuskPatchouliTonka BeanVanille
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise
Heart
Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose
Base
Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAnise, Bergamot, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer63
Fall63
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,177
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2011
Reviews5
Overall rank#24,525
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerModiglianiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA is for ALDO Red is a warm, woody scent with a bright, slightly sharp start. You get citrus and bergamot up top, then a spicy anise twist before it settles into cedar with a clean orange blossom lift. The dry down turns smoother and sweeter, with musk, patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla giving it a cosy, softly powde…
Reviews →Modigliani opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy bergamot, balanced by an aromatic pinch of basil and sweet anise. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery orchid, and classic rose unfolds with subtle hints of pineapple and fresh African orange flower. The dry-d…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A is for ALDO Red or Modigliani?
A is for ALDO Red takes 4 of 5 categories. A is for ALDO Red is rated 4.43/5 from 10 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose A is for ALDO Red for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A is for ALDO Red or Modigliani?
They last about the same: A is for ALDO Red 60/100, Modigliani 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, A is for ALDO Red or Modigliani?
A is for ALDO Red projects furthest (A is for ALDO Red 85/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A is for ALDO Red and Modigliani smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Anise, Bergamot, Rose and Musk.
Is A is for ALDO Red or Modigliani better for summer or winter?
A is for ALDO Red suits evening wear; Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A is for ALDO Red and Modigliani?
A is for ALDO Red has top notes of Anise, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanille. Modigliani has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Anise, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple, African Orange Flower and Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Benzoin and Vanille.
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