Fragrance comparison

Modern vs NO ± Suede

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #38,976 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

NO ± Suede

UERMI · 2014

4.2095 votes

Rank #24,658 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NO ± Suede takes 3 of 5 categories.

Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
NO ± Suede
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Modern2/5

NO ± Suede3/5

Ratings & consensus: NO ± Suede
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Modern
Sillage & projection: NO ± Suede
Value for money: Modern
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: NO ± Suede

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ModernNabeel

NO ± SuedeUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

4.20/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

Category winnerNO ± SuedeRating 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

35%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityModern

SillageNO ± Suede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value33

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

leather100%

fruity86%

smoky72%

musky58%

warm spicy44%

animalic30%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

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

Notes

SuedeLeatherPlumSaffronIncenseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Suede, Guaiac Wood and Incense. Durations are only published for NO ± Suede, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men37

Unisex52

Women11

Date 31%Work 29%Casual 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,976

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,658

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews3

Category winnerNO ± SuedeHigher 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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UERMI NO ± Suede delivers an austere, modern interpretation of fine Italian leatherwork. The opening hits immediately. You get a sharp flash of metallic saffron fused with a shadowy hint of dark plum. Soon, the tartness recedes. In comes a pale, velvety suede accord softened by a clean touch of lily-of-the-valley and …

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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, Modern or NO ± Suede?

NO ± Suede takes 3 of 5 categories. Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; NO ± Suede is rated 4.20/5 from 95 votes. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose NO ± Suede for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Modern or NO ± Suede?

Modern lasts longest (Modern 68/100, NO ± Suede 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern or NO ± Suede?

NO ± Suede projects furthest (NO ± Suede 62/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern and NO ± Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Suede, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

Is Modern or NO ± Suede better for summer or winter?

Modern suits evening wear; NO ± Suede suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern and NO ± Suede?

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. NO ± Suede features Suede, Leather, Plum, Saffron and Incense.