Fragrance comparison

Atelier Moderne vs The Gambler

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Atelier Moderne

Synonyme

4.0730 votes

Rank #43,735 SweetFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

The Gambler

Veigel Perfumes

3.899 votes

Rank #57,127 WhiskeyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Atelier Moderne
Choose it for a sweet and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Gambler
Choose it for a whiskey and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Atelier Moderne2/4

The Gambler2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Atelier ModerneSynonyme

The GamblerVeigel Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Gambler

SillageThe Gambler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAtelier ModerneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

whiskey100%

leather92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleNutmegCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

TobaccoCotton CandyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleVetiverMuskOudSandal

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperDust

Heart3-5 hrs

WhiskeyLeatherTobacco

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaOudMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Tobacco, Musk and Oud. Durations are only published for The Gambler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night25

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter88

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex65

Women26

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,735

PerfumerAlain Alchenberger

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,127

PerfumerCorey Veigel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAtelier ModerneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atelier Moderne by Synonyme pairs a sharp pineapple opening with a dry, spiced core of nutmeg and black pepper. As the 2024 release settles, a smoky tobacco and sugary cotton candy accord takes over, eventually resting on a base of warm sandalwood and clean vetiver. It works best during crisp autumn days or casual eve…

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The Gambler by Veigel Perfumes brings the gritty warmth of a late-night private lounge straight to your skin. The opening hits fast with cracked black pepper and a curious dry dust note that feels rustic rather than clean. That initial sharpness softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a rich wave of dark whiskey, cure…

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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, Atelier Moderne or The Gambler?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Atelier Moderne is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; The Gambler is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Atelier Moderne for a sweet and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Gambler for a whiskey and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atelier Moderne or The Gambler?

The Gambler lasts longest (The Gambler 75/100, Atelier Moderne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atelier Moderne or The Gambler?

The Gambler projects furthest (The Gambler 69/100, Atelier Moderne 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atelier Moderne and The Gambler smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Tobacco, Musk and Oud.

Is Atelier Moderne or The Gambler better for summer or winter?

Atelier Moderne suits daytime wear; The Gambler suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atelier Moderne and The Gambler?

Atelier Moderne has top notes of Pineapple, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Cotton Candy and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Vetiver, Musk and Oud. The Gambler has top notes of Black Pepper and Dust, heart notes of Whiskey, Leather and Tobacco, a base of Vanilla, Oud, Musk and Ambergris.