Modern vs Refocus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Refocus takes 3 of 5 categories.
ModernChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Modern2/5
Refocus3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Modern
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Refocus
- Sillage & projection
- Refocus
- Value for money
- Modern
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Refocus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ModernNabeelRefocusM.INTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%
3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
Category winnerModernRating 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
33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRefocus
SillageRefocus
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%
musky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronNutmegSuede
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense
Base
PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk
Top
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSuede, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Incense. 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
Spring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
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#42,871
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerRefocusHigher 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 →Refocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
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 Refocus?
Refocus takes 3 of 5 categories. Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Modern or Refocus?
Refocus lasts longest (Refocus 72/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Modern or Refocus?
Refocus projects furthest (Refocus 62/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Modern and Refocus smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Suede, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Incense.
Is Modern or Refocus better for summer or winter?
Modern suits evening wear; Refocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Modern and Refocus?
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. Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood.
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