Fragrance comparison

Modern Poet vs Rebel Hero

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Modern Poet

Michael Malul London

4.5542 votes

Rank #28,472 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Rebel Hero

Mango

3.4715 votes

Rank #64,166 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modern Poet takes 3 of 5 categories.

Modern Poet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rebel Hero
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Modern Poet3/5

Rebel Hero2/5

Ratings & consensus: Modern Poet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Modern Poet
Sillage & projection: Rebel Hero
Value for money: Rebel Hero
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Modern Poet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modern PoetMichael Malul London

Rebel HeroMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 1%Want 54%

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

Category winnerModern PoetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

13%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityModern Poet

SillageRebel Hero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRebel HeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

woody90%

green80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GinCitronGrapefruitLemonOlibanum

Heart

Matcha TeaCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMossAmberBalsamic Notes

Notes

MojitoGinSandalwoodSpicy NotesLimeHerbal NotesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGin, Grapefruit and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rebel Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall88

Winter23

Day100

Night70

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 25%Party 19%Date 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,472

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModern PoetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Modern Poet opens with a bright gin and citrus splash, then settles into matcha, cardamom, and soft green woods. It reads fresh, aromatic, and lightly earthy rather than overly sharp. This is an easy modern masculine for spring through early autumn, especially if you like citrus scents with a herbal twist and a clean…

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Rebel Hero by Mango brings a fizzy, cocktail-inspired blast that immediately wakes up the senses. The opening pours out sharp lime, bitter grapefruit, and a distinct splash of juniper gin. It smells crisp. The citrus hits fast with an invigorating mojito kick, accented by crushed mint and subtle herbal greenery. Withi…

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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 Poet or Rebel Hero?

Modern Poet takes 3 of 5 categories. Modern Poet is rated 4.55/5 from 42 votes; Rebel Hero is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes. Choose Modern Poet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rebel Hero for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Modern Poet or Rebel Hero?

Modern Poet lasts longest (Modern Poet 61/100, Rebel Hero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern Poet or Rebel Hero?

Rebel Hero projects furthest (Rebel Hero 50/100, Modern Poet 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern Poet and Rebel Hero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Gin, Grapefruit and Sandalwood.

Is Modern Poet or Rebel Hero better for summer or winter?

Modern Poet suits daytime wear; Rebel Hero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern Poet and Rebel Hero?

Modern Poet has top notes of Gin, Citron, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Matcha Tea, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Moss. Rebel Hero features Mojito, Gin, Sandalwood, Spicy Notes and Lime.