Fragrance comparison

MOD vs Safari Oud

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

MOD

mark.

3.9417 votes

Rank #22,666 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Safari Oud

Al Zahra

3.002 votes

Rank #67,665 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Safari Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

MOD
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Safari Oud
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

MOD1/4

Safari Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Safari Oud
Sillage & projection: Safari Oud
Value for money: Safari Oud
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.

Safari OudAl Zahra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySafari Oud

SillageSafari Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSafari OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

herbal30%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

rose69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, rose and sweet

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

OrangeRaspberry

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)NutmegJasmineRoseSandalwood

Base

AmberVanillaLabdanum

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#67,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Safari Oud by Al Zahra is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Safari Oud was launched in 2016. Top notes are Orange and Raspberry; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg, Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood; base notes are Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MOD or Safari Oud?

Safari Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. MOD is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes; Safari Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose MOD for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Safari Oud for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, MOD or Safari Oud?

Safari Oud lasts longest (Safari Oud 100/100, MOD 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MOD or Safari Oud?

Safari Oud projects furthest (Safari Oud 75/100, MOD 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MOD and Safari Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose and Nutmeg.

Is MOD or Safari Oud better for summer or winter?

MOD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MOD and Safari Oud?

MOD has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Nasturtium, a base of Nutmeg. Safari Oud has top notes of Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum.