Modern vs Patchouli Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.
ModernChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Patchouli OudChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Modern1/5
Patchouli Oud4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli Oud
- Value for money
- Modern
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ModernNabeelPatchouli OudAffinessenceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%
3.70/ 5 · 270 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
Category winnerPatchouli OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
30%Like
30%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
35%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
211 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli Oud
SillagePatchouli Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerModernBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
woody100%
patchouli91%
earthy83%
amber74%
balsamic65%
oud56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronNutmegSuede
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense
Base
PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk
Notes
PatchouliLaotian OudVetiverelemiIncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodOakmoss
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer31
Fall75
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#43,165
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#6,626
PerfumerNicolas Bonneville
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerPatchouli OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotModern 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…
Reviews →Patchouli Oud opens dark and resinous, with earthy patchouli, medicinal oud and incense pushing forward early. As it settles, vetiver, moss and woods give it a drier, greener shape, while the patchouli can read slightly chocolatey. It suits wearers who enjoy smoky, bitter, textured woods more than plush sweetness. Sam…
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, Modern or Patchouli Oud?
Patchouli Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; Patchouli Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 270 votes. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli Oud for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Modern or Patchouli Oud?
Patchouli Oud lasts longest (Patchouli Oud 75/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Modern or Patchouli Oud?
Patchouli Oud projects furthest (Patchouli Oud 62/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Modern and Patchouli Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and oud accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Patchouli.
Is Modern or Patchouli Oud better for summer or winter?
Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Modern and Patchouli Oud?
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. Patchouli Oud features Patchouli, Laotian Oud, Vetiver, elemi and Incense.
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