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Modern vs Oud Mood Elixir

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

Updated 332 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Mood Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Modern

    Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Oud Mood Elixir

    Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Modern1/5
Oud Mood Elixir3/5
Ratings & consensus
Modern
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Oud Mood Elixir
Sillage & projection
Oud Mood Elixir
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oud Mood Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ModernNabeel
Oud Mood ElixirLattafa Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%
3.13/ 5 · 312 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerModernRating 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

23%Love
23%Like
18%Ok
16%Dislike
20%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

LongevityOud Mood Elixir

SillageOud Mood Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value78
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
oud100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
leather92%
oud84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
metallic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and fresh 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
Top
SaffronNutmegCinnamon
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwood
Base
AmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Suede and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring56
Summer31
Fall75
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring39
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men63
Unisex38
Women0
Men48
Unisex43
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerOud Mood ElixirHigher 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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Oud Mood Elixir by Lattafa Perfumes is a polarizing unisex scent defined by a sharp blend of saffron, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Its heart features a heavy agarwood and suede accord that creates a deep, resinous profile. Recommended primarily for cold winter nights, it offers intense performance and a distinct, challenging…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Modern or Oud Mood Elixir?

Oud Mood Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; Oud Mood Elixir is rated 3.13/5 from 312 votes. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Mood Elixir for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Modern or Oud Mood Elixir?

Oud Mood Elixir lasts longest (Oud Mood Elixir 74/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern or Oud Mood Elixir?

Oud Mood Elixir projects furthest (Oud Mood Elixir 62/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern and Oud Mood Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Suede and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Modern or Oud Mood Elixir better for summer or winter?

Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern and Oud Mood Elixir?

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. Oud Mood Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Suede and Sandalwood, a base of Amber and Vanilla.

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