Fragrance comparison

Aristocrat vs Kuro vs Modest Pour Homme Une vs Sauvage

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 33,009 ratings analysed

Aristocrat

Ajmal

3.46222 votes

Rank #9,785 CitrusWhite Floral

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Kuro

Ajmal

3.95438 votes

Rank #1,476 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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6 wins

Modest Pour Homme Une

Afnan

4.05748 votes

Rank #334 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,200 Fresh SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modest Pour Homme Une takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aristocrat
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring.
Kuro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Modest Pour Homme Une
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aristocrat0/7

Kuro0/7

Modest Pour Homme Une6/7

Sauvage1/7

Ratings & consensus: Modest Pour Homme Une
Community sentiment: Modest Pour Homme Une
Longevity: Modest Pour Homme Une
Sillage & projection: Modest Pour Homme Une
Value for money: Modest Pour Homme Une
Versatility: Sauvage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Modest Pour Homme Une

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AristocratAjmal

KuroAjmal

Modest Pour Homme UneAfnan

SauvageDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 222 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 438 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 748 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

7%Hate

201 votes

43%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

394 votes

46%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

624 votes

39%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityModest Pour Homme Une

SillageModest Pour Homme Une

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value44

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by all four

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

powdery69%

oud61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

InformationalCommon groundAll four share citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

BergamotLimeWatermelon

Heart

MuskLilyJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarAmberPatchouli

Notes

PepperAmbergrisLavenderBergamotPatchouliVetiverGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PepperLavenderMintNutmeg

Heart

CitrusesAmberEucalyptus

Base

MuskVetiverCedar

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer94

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Category winnerSauvageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex17

Women4

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#1,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#1,200

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Aristocrat is a bright citrus opening with a watery, slightly sweet fruit lift, then it turns clean and floral with jasmine and lily over a steady musk. As it dries down, woods, amber, patchouli and a restrained oud nuance add warmth and a more dressed-up feel. It suits anyone who likes fresh, musky woody scents…

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Ajmal Kuro is a fresh spicy, aromatic scent built around bergamot, pepper and lavender, with a darker base of patchouli, vetiver and an ambergris style warmth. It opens sharp and clean, sometimes reading like shower-fresh “blue” cologne, then settles into a smooth lavender-amber woods dry down. It is popular as a budg…

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Modest Pour Homme Une is a fresh spicy, citrus-heavy aromatic that clearly plays in the Dior Sauvage lane, but with a smoother, more musky finish and a noticeable eucalyptus twist. It usually wears loud early, then settles into woody musk, which makes it a strong budget option for daily use if you like bold, youthful …

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Sauvage by Dior is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Sauvage was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot and Pepper; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and elemi; base notes are Ambroxan, Cedar and Labd…

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InformationalRead all fourTaste 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, Aristocrat, Kuro, Modest Pour Homme Une or Sauvage?

Modest Pour Homme Une takes 6 of 7 categories. Aristocrat is rated 3.46/5 from 222 votes; Kuro is rated 3.95/5 from 438 votes; Modest Pour Homme Une is rated 4.05/5 from 748 votes; Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes. Choose Aristocrat for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring. Choose Kuro for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Modest Pour Homme Une for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aristocrat, Kuro, Modest Pour Homme Une or Sauvage?

They last about the same: Modest Pour Homme Une 74/100, Sauvage 72/100, Kuro 71/100, Aristocrat 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aristocrat, Kuro, Modest Pour Homme Une or Sauvage?

Modest Pour Homme Une projects furthest (Modest Pour Homme Une 67/100, Sauvage 64/100, Kuro 63/100, Aristocrat 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aristocrat and Kuro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Aristocrat, Kuro, Modest Pour Homme Une or Sauvage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Modest Pour Homme Une is the stronger pick. For winter, Aristocrat is the stronger pick. Sauvage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aristocrat, Kuro, Modest Pour Homme Une and Sauvage?

Aristocrat has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Watermelon, heart notes of Musk, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Kuro features Pepper, Ambergris, Lavender, Bergamot and Patchouli. Modest Pour Homme Une has top notes of Pepper, Lavender, Mint and Nutmeg, heart notes of Citruses, Amber and Eucalyptus, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Sauvage has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.