Fragrance comparison

Defne Extrait de Parfum vs Modern

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

4 wins

Defne Extrait de Parfum

Maiora Parfum

3.8834 votes

Rank #35,559 VanillaIris

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #43,165 OudWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Defne Extrait de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Defne Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a vanilla and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Defne Extrait de Parfum4/5

Modern1/5

Ratings & consensus: Defne Extrait de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Defne Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Defne Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Modern
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Defne Extrait de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Defne Extrait de ParfumMaiora Parfum

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerDefne Extrait de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

18%Like

21%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

34 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDefne Extrait de Parfum

SillageDefne Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value78

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

iris92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fruity69%

leather61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match15%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsSaffron

Heart

IrisDamask RoseBirchIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanPatchouliAmberMuskAmberwood

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall86

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex70

Women15

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,559

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDefne Extrait de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Defne Extrait de Parfum by Maiora Parfum delivers a bold opening of red fruits and saffron. This unisex scent settles into a warm heart of iris and rose before resting on a base of oud, vanilla, and birch. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings when you want a fragrance that projects confidence and stays on skin …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Defne Extrait de Parfum or Modern?

Defne Extrait de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Defne Extrait de Parfum is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Defne Extrait de Parfum for a vanilla and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Defne Extrait de Parfum or Modern?

Defne Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Defne Extrait de Parfum 77/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Defne Extrait de Parfum or Modern?

Defne Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Defne Extrait de Parfum 67/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Defne Extrait de Parfum and Modern smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Saffron, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Defne Extrait de Parfum or Modern better for summer or winter?

Defne Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear; Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Defne Extrait de Parfum and Modern?

Defne Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Red Fruits and Saffron, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Birch and Indian Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean 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.