Fragrance comparison

Laura Ashley No. 1 vs Modigliani

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 382 ratings analysed

Laura Ashley No. 1

Laura Ashley

4.24344 votes

Rank #27,649 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #24,540 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Laura Ashley No. 1
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Laura Ashley No. 13/7

Modigliani3/7

Ratings & consensus: Laura Ashley No. 1
Community sentiment: Laura Ashley No. 1
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Laura Ashley No. 1
Value for money: Modigliani
Versatility: Modigliani
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Modigliani

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Laura Ashley No. 1Laura Ashley

ModiglianiModigliani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 344 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

Category winnerLaura Ashley No. 1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

344 votes

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerLaura Ashley No. 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLaura Ashley No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value58

Category winnerModiglianiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthNarcissusoak mossGardeniaAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotPeachJasmineRoseGalbanumCyclamenMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise

Heart

Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Bergamot, Rose and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerModiglianiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laura Ashley No. 1 is a classic chypre floral launched in 1979 that captures a nostalgic, green essence. It opens with bright bergamot and peach before settling into a heart of gardenia and narcissus. This fragrance feels perfectly suited for spring days when the air is crisp, offering a sophisticated, mossy dry-down …

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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, Laura Ashley No. 1 or Modigliani?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Laura Ashley No. 1 is rated 4.24/5 from 344 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Laura Ashley No. 1 for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laura Ashley No. 1 or Modigliani?

They last about the same: Laura Ashley No. 1 58/100, Modigliani 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Laura Ashley No. 1 or Modigliani?

Laura Ashley No. 1 projects furthest (Laura Ashley No. 1 63/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laura Ashley No. 1 and Modigliani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Rose and Cyclamen.

Is Laura Ashley No. 1 or Modigliani better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Laura Ashley No. 1 and Modigliani?

Laura Ashley No. 1 features Hyacinth, Narcissus, oak moss, Gardenia and African Orange Flower. 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.