Fragrance comparison

Câline vs Modigliani

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,512 FreshAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #24,525 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Câline3/7

Modigliani3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CâlineJean Patou

ModiglianiModigliani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

Category winnerCâlineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerCâlineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCâline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerModiglianiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise

Heart

Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,512

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerModiglianiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Câline or Modigliani?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Câline or Modigliani?

They last about the same: Câline 58/100, Modigliani 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Câline or Modigliani?

Câline projects furthest (Câline 64/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Câline and Modigliani smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Câline or Modigliani better for summer or winter?

For summer, Câline is the stronger pick. For winter, Modigliani is the stronger pick. Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Câline and Modigliani?

Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk 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.