Fragrance comparison

MOD vs Aatifa

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

MOD

mark.

3.9417 votes

Rank #22,666 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aatifa

Ajmal

3.99100 votes

Rank #24,588 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aatifa takes 4 of 5 categories.

MOD
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aatifa
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

MOD1/5

Aatifa4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MODmark.

AatifaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

3.99/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 51%

Category winnerAatifaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

37%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAatifa

SillageAatifa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAatifaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

herbal30%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

musky80%

amber70%

rose60%

powdery50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Rose

Heart2 to 3 hours

Nasturtium

Base2 to 3 hours

Nutmeg

Top

RoseCuminNutmeg

Heart

Woody NotesAmber

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesRose and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for MOD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Spring65

Summer100

Fall94

Winter100

Day61

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#24,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMODHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MOD by mark. presents a sharp, quirky twist on the traditional floral category. Released as a holiday edition in 2017, this eau de parfum strips back the fluff to focus on three distinct notes: fresh rose, peppery nasturtium, and warm culinary nutmeg. The opening introduces a sweet, clean rose that quickly shifts into…

Reviews →

Aatifa by Ajmal is a spicy rose and amber scent with a warm, slightly musky edge. The opening mixes rose with cumin and nutmeg, then settles into woody amber that can feel powdery and a touch animalic on skin. It is the kind of unisex fragrance that reads confident and traditional, best if you enjoy bold spice, amber …

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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, MOD or Aatifa?

Aatifa takes 4 of 5 categories. MOD is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes; Aatifa is rated 3.99/5 from 100 votes. Choose MOD for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aatifa for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MOD or Aatifa?

Aatifa lasts longest (Aatifa 86/100, MOD 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MOD or Aatifa?

Aatifa projects furthest (Aatifa 77/100, MOD 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MOD and Aatifa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Rose and Nutmeg.

Is MOD or Aatifa better for summer or winter?

MOD suits daytime wear; Aatifa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MOD and Aatifa?

MOD has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Nasturtium, a base of Nutmeg. Aatifa has top notes of Rose, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Woody Notes and Amber, a base of Musk.