Fragrance comparison

Icon vs Modigliani

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

5 wins

Icon

Lush

3.93196 votes

Rank #6,356 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #24,653 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Icon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Icon
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Icon5/7

Modigliani2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IconLush

ModiglianiModigliani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 44%Had 20%Want 37%

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

Category winnerIconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

178 votes

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerIconMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIcon

SillageIcon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value58

Category winnerModiglianiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MyrhhSandalwoodAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise

Heart

Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex55

Women5

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,356

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#24,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIconHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lush Icon opens with a bright flash of bergamot, mandarin, and orange blossom, then settles into smoky myrrh and dry sandalwood. It smells resinous, warm, and slightly powdery rather than conventionally fresh. This is a bold unisex scent with a vintage, theatrical edge. It suits cooler weather, evening wear, and anyo…

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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…

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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, Icon or Modigliani?

Icon takes 5 of 7 categories. Icon is rated 3.93/5 from 196 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Icon for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Icon or Modigliani?

Icon lasts longest (Icon 72/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Icon or Modigliani?

Icon projects furthest (Icon 71/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Icon and Modigliani smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Icon or Modigliani better for summer or winter?

For summer, Modigliani is the stronger pick. For winter, Icon is the stronger pick. Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon and Modigliani?

Icon features Myrhh, Sandalwood, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. 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.