Fragrance comparison

Kaan Ya Makaan vs Modern Spirit

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kaan Ya Makaan

Afnan

3.8833 votes

Rank #19,363 WoodyWhite Floral

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56%scent match

Closely related

Modern Spirit

Tom Tailor

3.7311 votes

Rank #55,399 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaan Ya Makaan takes 5 of 5 categories.

Kaan Ya Makaan
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Modern Spirit
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaan Ya Makaan5/5

Modern Spirit0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kaan Ya MakaanAfnan

Modern SpiritTom Tailor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%

Category winnerKaan Ya MakaanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

33 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityKaan Ya Makaan

SillageKaan Ya Makaan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKaan Ya MakaanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral83%

powdery65%

musky48%

warm spicy30%

white floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesSandalwoodCedarMuskWhite FlowersOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Water NotesBergamotMango

Heart

Orange BlossomAmberWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Musk, White Flowers and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#55,399

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaan Ya MakaanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaan Ya Makaan is a woody floral musk with a soft opening and a surprisingly rich drydown. Reviews point to sandalwood, cedar, musk and a touch of orange blossom, giving it a dry, powdery, slightly sweet feel with a faint smoky warmth. It tends to suit someone who likes traditional Arabian styling in a smoother, more …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kaan Ya Makaan or Modern Spirit?

Kaan Ya Makaan takes 5 of 5 categories. Kaan Ya Makaan is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes; Modern Spirit is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Kaan Ya Makaan for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Modern Spirit for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaan Ya Makaan or Modern Spirit?

Kaan Ya Makaan lasts longest (Kaan Ya Makaan 78/100, Modern Spirit 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaan Ya Makaan or Modern Spirit?

Kaan Ya Makaan projects furthest (Kaan Ya Makaan 64/100, Modern Spirit 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaan Ya Makaan and Modern Spirit smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Musk, White Flowers and Orange Blossom.

Is Kaan Ya Makaan or Modern Spirit better for summer or winter?

Kaan Ya Makaan suits daytime wear; Modern Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaan Ya Makaan and Modern Spirit?

Kaan Ya Makaan features Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and White Flowers. 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.