Fragrance comparison

Kashaya vs Modigliani

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 819 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kashaya

Kenzo

3.87781 votes

Rank #4,571 FruitySweet

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #24,525 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashaya takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kashaya
Choose it for a fruity and sweet 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.

Kashaya5/7

Modigliani2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashayaKenzo

ModiglianiModigliani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 781 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

Category winnerKashayaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

781 votes

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerKashayaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityKashaya

SillageKashaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value58

Category winnerModiglianiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

floral69%

amber61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCedar

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise

Heart

Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,571

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#24,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerKashayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kashaya by Kenzo opens with a heavy splash of stewed peach, apricot nectar, and tart mandarin orange. Created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993, this floriental quickly settles into a thick floral heart where ylang-ylang, tuberose, and narcissus take control. The dry-down relies on resinous benzoin, warm sandalwood, and dark…

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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, Kashaya or Modigliani?

Kashaya takes 5 of 7 categories. Kashaya is rated 3.87/5 from 781 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Kashaya for a fruity and sweet 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, Kashaya or Modigliani?

Kashaya lasts longest (Kashaya 67/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaya or Modigliani?

Kashaya projects furthest (Kashaya 64/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashaya and Modigliani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Kashaya or Modigliani better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kashaya and Modigliani?

Kashaya has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Hiacynth, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. 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.