Fragrance comparison

Darcy vs Modernity

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 801 ratings analysed

Darcy

Parfums de Marly

3.39783 votes

Rank #14,036 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Modernity

Borouj

4.2818 votes

Rank #31,227 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modernity takes 3 of 5 categories.

Darcy
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Modernity
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Darcy2/5

Modernity3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarcyParfums de Marly

ModernityBorouj

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 783 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerModernityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

23%Dislike

6%Hate

783 votes

50%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityModernity

SillageDarcy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value58

Category winnerModernityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

sweet77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSweet NotesWhite MuskWoody Notes

Top

CitrusesSpicesBergamotLemonBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Darcy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night61

Spring89

Summer100

Fall89

Winter44

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men15

Unisex46

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#31,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDarcyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Darcy is a chic floral chypre that pairs bright citrus freshness with velvety floral warmth and deep patchouli. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and juicy orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of sweet rose and blooming jasmine. As it dries down, rich patchouli, cre…

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Modernity by Borouj opens bright and brisk, with lemon, bergamot, mixed citrus and a peppery spice lift before jasmine and rose soften the centre. As it settles, amber, sandalwood and patchouli give it a warm woody base. It wears like a clean floral amber with a lightly spicy edge rather than a heavy oriental style. T…

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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, Darcy or Modernity?

Modernity takes 3 of 5 categories. Darcy is rated 3.39/5 from 783 votes; Modernity is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Darcy for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Modernity for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darcy or Modernity?

Modernity lasts longest (Modernity 71/100, Darcy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darcy or Modernity?

Darcy projects furthest (Darcy 59/100, Modernity 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darcy and Modernity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and patchouli accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Darcy or Modernity better for summer or winter?

Darcy suits daytime wear; Modernity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darcy and Modernity?

Darcy has top notes of Citruses, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, White Musk and Woody Notes. Modernity has top notes of Citruses, Spices, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.