Balahe vs Modigliani
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Balahe takes 5 of 7 categories.
BalaheChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
ModiglianiChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Balahe5/7
Modigliani2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Balahe
- Community sentiment
- Balahe
- Longevity
- Balahe
- Sillage & projection
- Balahe
- Value for money
- Modigliani
- Versatility
- Modigliani
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Balahe
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BalaheLeonardModiglianiModiglianiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 521 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.53/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%
Category winnerBalaheRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
521 votes
16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerBalaheMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBalahe
SillageBalahe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerModiglianiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
woody77%
musky69%
fruity61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PlumAldehydesClary SageCorianderAnisePineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
TuberoseOrchidOrris RootYlang-YlangIrisRoseJasmineOrange Blossom
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetOpoponaxVanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise
Heart
Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose
Base
Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAnise, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Balahe, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring100
Summer63
Fall63
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,650
PerfumerDaniel Moliere
Launched—
Reviews50
Overall rank#24,525
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerBalaheHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBalahe by Leonard is a decadent 1983 oriental floral that refuses to whisper. Dark, syrupy plum immediately collides with sharp aldehydes and spicy coriander in the opening. Give it five minutes. Once that initial solvent burst settles, a lush heart of creamy tuberose, powdery iris, and warm ylang-ylang unfolds across…
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, Balahe or Modigliani?
Balahe takes 5 of 7 categories. Balahe is rated 4.23/5 from 521 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Balahe for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Balahe or Modigliani?
Balahe lasts longest (Balahe 72/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Balahe or Modigliani?
Balahe projects furthest (Balahe 62/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Balahe and Modigliani smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Anise, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.
Is Balahe or Modigliani better for summer or winter?
For summer, Modigliani is the stronger pick. For winter, Balahe is the stronger pick. Balahe suits evening wear; Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Balahe and Modigliani?
Balahe has top notes of Plum, Aldehydes, Clary Sage and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Opoponax, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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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