MOD vs Carpe Diem
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Carpe Diem takes 4 of 5 categories.
MODChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carpe DiemChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MOD1/5
Carpe Diem4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- MOD
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Carpe Diem
- Sillage & projection
- Carpe Diem
- Value for money
- Carpe Diem
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carpe Diem
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MODmark.Carpe DiemArte ProfumiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%
3.66/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%
Category winnerMODRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
17%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCarpe Diem
SillageCarpe Diem
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCarpe DiemBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose83%
fresh spicy65%
sweet48%
herbal30%
fruity100%
sweet91%
vanilla83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Rose
Heart2 to 3 hours
Nasturtium
Base2 to 3 hours
Nutmeg
Top
PearPeachVanillaHyacinthNutmegMossLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Heart
—
Base
—
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 seasonSpring100
Summer43
Fall71
Winter57
Day100
Night63
Spring95
Summer100
Fall57
Winter19
Day100
Night12
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,666
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#14,987
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerCarpe DiemHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMOD 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 →Carpe Diem is a pear-led fruity floral with a bright, playful feel. Reviews point to juicy pear, peach, green hyacinth, soft vanilla and a slightly fizzy, candy-like effect, with some wearers getting marzipan, lemonade or chewing gum nuances. It suits shoppers who enjoy sweet fruit with a fresh green edge rather than …
Reviews →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, MOD or Carpe Diem?
Carpe Diem takes 4 of 5 categories. MOD is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes; Carpe Diem is rated 3.66/5 from 103 votes. Choose MOD for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carpe Diem for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MOD or Carpe Diem?
They last about the same: Carpe Diem 67/100, MOD 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, MOD or Carpe Diem?
Carpe Diem projects furthest (Carpe Diem 64/100, MOD 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MOD and Carpe Diem smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose and Nutmeg.
Is MOD or Carpe Diem better for summer or winter?
MOD suits daytime wear; Carpe Diem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MOD and Carpe Diem?
MOD has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Nasturtium, a base of Nutmeg. Carpe Diem has top notes of Pear, Peach, Vanilla and Hyacinth.
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