Fragrance comparison

CH Insignia vs Modern

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH Insignia

Carolina Herrera

3.9471 votes

Rank #24,105 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #38,106 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Insignia takes 4 of 5 categories.

CH Insignia
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

CH Insignia4/5

Modern1/5

Ratings & consensus: CH Insignia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CH Insignia
Sillage & projection: CH Insignia
Value for money: Modern
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Insignia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH InsigniaCarolina Herrera

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerCH InsigniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

71 votes

30%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCH Insignia

SillageCH Insignia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value78

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

smoky69%

rose61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronNutmegBergamotCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherRoseAgarwood (Oud)Styrax

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberCedarPatchouliGuaiac Wood

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Durations are only published for CH Insignia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer10

Fall100

Winter97

Day57

Night100

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

Date 40%Party 28%Work 18%Casual 14%

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,105

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#38,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCH InsigniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Insignia is an amber woody fragrance built around dark resin, spicy saffron, and soft red rose petals. The opening bursts with zesty bergamot and cracked coriander, cut sharply by aromatic nutmeg. Soon, smooth leather and smoky agarwood emerge, wrapping the floral core in a dry, resinous warmth. Th…

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Modern by Nabeel launches with an energetic kick of dry saffron and warm nutmeg, quickly transitioning into a deep heart of incense, amberwood, and agarwood. A clean, soapy undertone keeps the dark resinous qualities approachable, making it a stellar option for cool autumn evenings when you want a rich, wood-centric a…

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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, CH Insignia or Modern?

CH Insignia takes 4 of 5 categories. CH Insignia is rated 3.94/5 from 71 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose CH Insignia for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Insignia or Modern?

CH Insignia lasts longest (CH Insignia 72/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Insignia or Modern?

CH Insignia projects furthest (CH Insignia 69/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Insignia and Modern smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

Is CH Insignia or Modern better for summer or winter?

CH Insignia suits evening wear; Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Insignia and Modern?

CH Insignia has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Leather, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Styrax, a base of Incense, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. Modern has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Suede, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Amberwood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Musk.