Fragrance comparison

Aatifa vs MOD

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aatifa

Ajmal

3.99100 votes

Rank #24,588 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

MOD

mark.

3.9417 votes

Rank #22,666 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aatifa takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aatifa
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
MOD
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aatifa4/5

MOD1/5

Ratings & consensus: Aatifa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aatifa
Sillage & projection: Aatifa
Value for money: Aatifa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MOD

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AatifaAjmal

MODmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 51%

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerAatifaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAatifa

SillageAatifa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAatifaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

musky80%

amber70%

rose60%

powdery50%

floral100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

herbal30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RoseCuminNutmeg

Heart

Woody NotesAmber

Base

Musk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Rose

Heart2 to 3 hours

Nasturtium

Base2 to 3 hours

Nutmeg

InformationalShared notesRose and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for MOD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall94

Winter100

Day61

Night100

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMODHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aatifa by Ajmal is a spicy rose and amber scent with a warm, slightly musky edge. The opening mixes rose with cumin and nutmeg, then settles into woody amber that can feel powdery and a touch animalic on skin. It is the kind of unisex fragrance that reads confident and traditional, best if you enjoy bold spice, amber …

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MOD by mark. presents a sharp, quirky twist on the traditional floral category. Released as a holiday edition in 2017, this eau de parfum strips back the fluff to focus on three distinct notes: fresh rose, peppery nasturtium, and warm culinary nutmeg. The opening introduces a sweet, clean rose that quickly shifts into…

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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, Aatifa or MOD?

Aatifa takes 4 of 5 categories. Aatifa is rated 3.99/5 from 100 votes; MOD is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Aatifa for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose MOD for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aatifa or MOD?

Aatifa lasts longest (Aatifa 86/100, MOD 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aatifa or MOD?

Aatifa projects furthest (Aatifa 77/100, MOD 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aatifa and MOD smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Rose and Nutmeg.

Is Aatifa or MOD better for summer or winter?

Aatifa suits evening wear; MOD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aatifa and MOD?

Aatifa has top notes of Rose, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Woody Notes and Amber, a base of Musk. MOD has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Nasturtium, a base of Nutmeg.