Fragrance comparison

Modern vs Pure Indigo

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #41,710 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Pure Indigo

Camille Rochelle

3.577 votes

Rank #66,765 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pure Indigo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Modern2/4

Pure Indigo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pure Indigo
Sillage & projection: Pure Indigo
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

Pure IndigoCamille Rochelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPure Indigo

SillagePure Indigo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value64

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

oud74%

earthy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, oud 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

IncenseMarigoldSaffron

Heart3 to 4 hours

AmberwoodPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)oak mossPraline

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud), Amberwood and Incense. Durations are only published for Pure Indigo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Spring13

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,765

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

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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Pure Indigo by Camille Rochelle is a warm, resinous woody fragrance that pairs smoky incense and bitter herbal marigold with deep saffron right from the first spray. As it settles, dry amberwood and earthy patchouli take center stage, balanced by a faint hint of lily-of-the-valley and a rich foundation of agarwood, fo…

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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 Pure Indigo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; Pure Indigo is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pure Indigo for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Modern or Pure Indigo?

Pure Indigo lasts longest (Pure Indigo 78/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern or Pure Indigo?

Pure Indigo projects furthest (Pure Indigo 69/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern and Pure Indigo smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Amberwood and Incense.

Is Modern or Pure Indigo better for summer or winter?

Modern suits evening wear; Pure Indigo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern and Pure Indigo?

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. Pure Indigo has top notes of Incense, Marigold and Saffron, heart notes of Amberwood, Patchouli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), oak moss and Praline.