Fragrance comparison

Argentic vs MOD

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

5 wins

Argentic

Alexandre.J

3.88115 votes

Rank #6,405 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

MOD

mark.

3.9417 votes

Rank #22,666 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Argentic takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Argentic5/5

MOD0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArgenticAlexandre.J

MODmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerArgenticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

107 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArgentic

SillageArgentic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value33

Category winnerArgenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

floral100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

herbal30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Black PepperRose

Base

Atlas CedarVirginia CedarIncenseAmberwoodWhite MuskNutmeg

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

Spring100

Summer44

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#22,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerArgenticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Argentic opens with bergamot and black pepper, then settles into a dry cedar, incense, and amberwood base with a musky, slightly powdery finish. It reads woody, spicy, and polished rather than sweet, and usually suits someone who likes sharp freshness up top with a smoky, warm dry-down.

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Argentic or MOD?

Argentic takes 5 of 5 categories. Argentic is rated 3.88/5 from 115 votes; MOD is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Argentic for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose MOD for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Argentic or MOD?

Argentic lasts longest (Argentic 79/100, MOD 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Argentic or MOD?

Argentic projects furthest (Argentic 71/100, MOD 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Argentic and MOD smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose and Nutmeg.

Is Argentic or MOD better for summer or winter?

MOD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Argentic and MOD?

Argentic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper and Rose, a base of Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Amberwood. MOD has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Nasturtium, a base of Nutmeg.