Fragrance comparison

I love P. E. vs Modern Spirit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

3 wins

I love P. E.

Paris Elysees

3.83148 votes

Rank #17,141 White FloralCitrus

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64%scent match

Closely related

Modern Spirit

Tom Tailor

3.7311 votes

Rank #61,242 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I love P. E. takes 3 of 5 categories.

I love P. E.
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Modern Spirit
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

I love P. E.3/5

Modern Spirit1/5

Ratings & consensus: I love P. E.
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Modern Spirit
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: I love P. E.
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I love P. E.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I love P. E.Paris Elysees

Modern SpiritTom Tailor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%

Category winnerI love P. E.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

148 votes

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityModern Spirit

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerI love P. E.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

aquatic72%

animalic58%

powdery44%

musky30%

white floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Water NotesBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

White FlowersOrange BlossomRoseViolet

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskAmber

Top

Water NotesBergamotMango

Heart

Orange BlossomAmberWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesWater Notes, Bergamot, White Flowers and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for I love P. E., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall58

Winter43

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex11

Women84

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#61,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI love P. E.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I love P. E. by Paris Elysees is a crisp floral fruity fragrance centered on bright florals and refreshing aquatic tones. The scent opens with a splash of clean water notes lifted by zesty bergamot, creating a brisk and airy introduction. As the initial freshness settles, a generous bouquet unfolds in the heart, combi…

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Modern Spirit by Tom Tailor opens with a splash of fresh water notes and bright bergamot, cut by the juicy sweetness of ripe mango. As the scent settles on skin, a bouquet of orange blossom and white flowers emerges, warmed by a soft amber layer. The base rests on a powdery mix of musk, vanilla, and smooth sandalwood.…

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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, I love P. E. or Modern Spirit?

I love P. E. takes 3 of 5 categories. I love P. E. is rated 3.83/5 from 148 votes; Modern Spirit is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose I love P. E. for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Modern Spirit for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I love P. E. or Modern Spirit?

Modern Spirit lasts longest (Modern Spirit 73/100, I love P. E. 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I love P. E. or Modern Spirit?

Projection is very close: I love P. E. 56/100, Modern Spirit 56/100 for sillage.

Do I love P. E. and Modern Spirit smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aquatic accords. Common notes include Water Notes, Bergamot, White Flowers and Orange Blossom.

Is I love P. E. or Modern Spirit better for summer or winter?

I love P. E. suits daytime wear; Modern Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I love P. E. and Modern Spirit?

I love P. E. has top notes of Water Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of White Flowers, Orange Blossom, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk and Amber. Modern Spirit has top notes of Water Notes, Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Amber and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.