Fragrance comparison

Modern vs Eminonu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #43,308 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Eminonu

le Pelerin

3.569 votes

Rank #68,561 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modern takes 3 of 4 categories.

Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eminonu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Modern3/4

Eminonu1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ModernNabeel

Eminonule Pelerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

22%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityEminonu

SillageModern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value25

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

amber58%

smoky44%

metallic30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPepperBlack CardamomCaraway

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronIncenseGingerLilac

Base4 to 6 hours

Precious WoodsAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliMuskGuaiac WoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Eminonu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#68,561

PerfumerScott Morchan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModernHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Modern by Nabeel launches with an energetic kick of dry saffron and warm nutmeg, quickly transitioning into a deep heart of incense, amberwood, and agarwood. A clean, soapy undertone keeps the dark resinous qualities approachable, making it a stellar option for cool autumn evenings when you want a rich, wood-centric a…

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Eminonu by le Pelerin presents an intense woody spicy profile built around cold culinary seeds and dark resins. The fragrance starts with a dry snap of black cardamom, caraway, nutmeg, and pepper, delivering a fresh spicy bite that cuts through crisp air. As the heart unfolds, cool lilac and ginger meet smoldering inc…

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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, Modern or Eminonu?

Modern takes 3 of 4 categories. Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; Eminonu is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eminonu for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Modern or Eminonu?

Eminonu lasts longest (Eminonu 75/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern or Eminonu?

Modern projects furthest (Modern 55/100, Eminonu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern and Eminonu smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.

Is Modern or Eminonu better for summer or winter?

Modern suits evening wear; Eminonu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern and Eminonu?

Modern has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Suede, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Amberwood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Musk. Eminonu has top notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Black Cardamom and Caraway, heart notes of Saffron, Incense, Ginger and Lilac, a base of Precious Woods, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.