Gilda vs Modigliani
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gilda takes 5 of 7 categories.
GildaChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
ModiglianiChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gilda5/7
Modigliani2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gilda
- Community sentiment
- Gilda
- Longevity
- Gilda
- Sillage & projection
- Gilda
- Value for money
- Gilda
- 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
GildaPierre WulffModiglianiModiglianiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%
3.53/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%
Category winnerGildaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
35%Like
1%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
75 votes
16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerGildaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGilda
SillageGilda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGildaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
amber77%
powdery69%
floral61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleTarragonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangOrchidJasmineCarnationRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanilleSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMusk
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise
Heart
Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose
Base
Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPineapple, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer57
Fall100
Winter64
Day55
Night100
Spring100
Summer63
Fall63
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,929
PerfumerFrancis Camail
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#24,525
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerModiglianiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReleased in the mid-1980s, Gilda by Pierre Wulff is a bold vintage floral with a heavy footprint. It balances a sweet tropical opening against a dry woodiness. A sharp bite of tarragon cuts through syrupy pineapple, leading into a dense wall of white flowers. This scent suits collectors who appreciate the loud, unfilt…
Reviews →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…
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, Gilda or Modigliani?
Gilda takes 5 of 7 categories. Gilda is rated 4.55/5 from 75 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Gilda for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gilda or Modigliani?
Gilda lasts longest (Gilda 76/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gilda or Modigliani?
Gilda projects furthest (Gilda 72/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gilda and Modigliani smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Gilda or Modigliani better for summer or winter?
For summer, Modigliani is the stronger pick. For winter, Modigliani is the stronger pick. Gilda suits evening wear; Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gilda and Modigliani?
Gilda has top notes of Pineapple, Tarragon, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. 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.
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