Fragrance comparison

Heritage Man vs Modern

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Heritage Man

Nabeel

4.569 votes

Rank #33,168 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #43,308 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Heritage Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Heritage Man3/4

Modern1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Heritage ManNabeel

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Man

SillageHeritage Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value78

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

sweet61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPineappleRaspberryLemonLimeOrangeBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

SaffronLavenderCorianderWormwoodJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

PatchouliIncenseCastoreumOakmossLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Saffron, Patchouli and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#43,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHeritage ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heritage Man is a dense woody oriental with bright citrus and fruit on top, then a spiced floral heart that settles into leather, incense, moss, amber and musk. It comes across smooth rather than rough, with an earthy, slightly animalic base. Best for wearers who enjoy bold traditional structures and do not mind some …

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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, Heritage Man or Modern?

Heritage Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Heritage Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Heritage Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Man or Modern?

Heritage Man lasts longest (Heritage Man 85/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Man or Modern?

Heritage Man projects furthest (Heritage Man 81/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage Man and Modern smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Saffron, Patchouli and Incense.

Is Heritage Man or Modern better for summer or winter?

Heritage Man suits daytime wear; Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heritage Man and Modern?

Heritage Man has top notes of Nutmeg, Pineapple, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Lavender, Coriander and Wormwood, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Castoreum and Oakmoss. 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.