Carpe Diem vs MOD
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Carpe Diem takes 4 of 5 categories.
Carpe DiemChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MODChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carpe Diem4/5
MOD1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- MOD
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Carpe Diem
- Sillage & projection
- Carpe Diem
- Value for money
- Carpe Diem
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carpe Diem
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Carpe DiemArte ProfumiMODmark.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%
3.94/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%
Category winnerMODRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
82 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
Category winners
LongevityCarpe Diem
SillageCarpe Diem
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCarpe DiemBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet91%
vanilla83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
floral100%
rose83%
fresh spicy65%
sweet48%
herbal30%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearPeachVanillaHyacinthNutmegMossLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Heart
—
Base
—
Top15 to 30 minutes
Rose
Heart2 to 3 hours
Nasturtium
Base2 to 3 hours
Nutmeg
InformationalShared notesNutmeg and Rose. Durations are only published for MOD, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer100
Fall57
Winter19
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer43
Fall71
Winter57
Day100
Night63
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,987
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#22,666
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerCarpe DiemHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarpe Diem is a pear-led fruity floral with a bright, playful feel. Reviews point to juicy pear, peach, green hyacinth, soft vanilla and a slightly fizzy, candy-like effect, with some wearers getting marzipan, lemonade or chewing gum nuances. It suits shoppers who enjoy sweet fruit with a fresh green edge rather than …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Carpe Diem or MOD?
Carpe Diem takes 4 of 5 categories. Carpe Diem is rated 3.66/5 from 103 votes; MOD is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Carpe Diem for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MOD for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Carpe Diem or MOD?
They last about the same: Carpe Diem 67/100, MOD 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Carpe Diem or MOD?
Carpe Diem projects furthest (Carpe Diem 64/100, MOD 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carpe Diem and MOD smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg and Rose.
Is Carpe Diem or MOD better for summer or winter?
Carpe Diem suits daytime wear; MOD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carpe Diem and MOD?
Carpe Diem has top notes of Pear, Peach, Vanilla and Hyacinth. MOD has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Nasturtium, a base of Nutmeg.
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