Fragrance comparison

Memoire vs Modigliani

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

7 wins

Memoire

Shiseido

3.9048 votes

Rank #22,947 PowderyMusky

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #24,525 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Memoire takes 7 of 7 categories.

Memoire
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Memoire7/7

Modigliani0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MemoireShiseido

ModiglianiModigliani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

Category winnerMemoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerMemoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMemoire

SillageMemoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMemoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

rose61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliGardeniaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseHeliotropeJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerOrchid

Base

MuskCivettaSandalwoodStyraxAmberBenzoinVanille

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise

Heart

Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and African Orange Flower. 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

Summer69

Fall69

Winter69

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerMemoireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMemoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiseido Memoire opens with a punch of bright bergamot and dry aldehydes that immediately recalls classic mid-century perfumery. As the initial fizz of citrus settles on the skin, a powdery floral heart of rose, carnation, and sweet heliotrope emerges, shifting the character from clean to softly romantic. It wears lig…

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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, Memoire or Modigliani?

Memoire takes 7 of 7 categories. Memoire is rated 3.90/5 from 48 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Memoire for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Memoire or Modigliani?

They last about the same: Memoire 60/100, Modigliani 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Memoire or Modigliani?

Memoire projects furthest (Memoire 59/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Memoire and Modigliani smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and African Orange Flower.

Is Memoire or Modigliani better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Memoire and Modigliani?

Memoire has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Musk, Civetta, Sandalwood and Styrax. 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.