Fragrance comparison

Modern Poet vs Sandy Papyrus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

Modern Poet

Michael Malul London

4.5542 votes

Rank #30,538 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sandy Papyrus

Massimo Dutti

4.2378 votes

Rank #29,666 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandy Papyrus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Modern Poet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sandy Papyrus
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Modern Poet3/7

Sandy Papyrus4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modern PoetMichael Malul London

Sandy PapyrusMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 1%Want 54%

4.23/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 36%

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

49%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerModern PoetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySandy Papyrus

SillageSandy Papyrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSandy PapyrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

patchouli65%

green56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinCitronGrapefruitLemonOlibanum

Heart

Matcha TeaCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMossAmberBalsamic Notes

Top

BasilGrapefruitCitron

Heart

CardamomGreen AppleJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherVetiverTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCitron, Grapefruit, Cardamom 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 season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall88

Winter23

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerModern PoetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,538

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,666

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSandy PapyrusHigher 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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Massimo Dutti Sandy Papyrus opens with a sharp burst of herbal basil, grapefruit, and citron that quickly subsides into a warm heart of cardamom, jasmine, and green apple. Created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, the fragrance shifts into a dry sandalwood and patchouli base accented by subtle leather, tonka bean, and ve…

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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 Poet or Sandy Papyrus?

Sandy Papyrus takes 4 of 7 categories. Modern Poet is rated 4.55/5 from 42 votes; Sandy Papyrus is rated 4.23/5 from 78 votes. Choose Modern Poet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sandy Papyrus for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Modern Poet or Sandy Papyrus?

Sandy Papyrus lasts longest (Sandy Papyrus 71/100, Modern Poet 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern Poet or Sandy Papyrus?

Sandy Papyrus projects furthest (Sandy Papyrus 59/100, Modern Poet 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern Poet and Sandy Papyrus smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Modern Poet or Sandy Papyrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Modern Poet is the stronger pick. For winter, Sandy Papyrus is the stronger pick. Modern Poet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern Poet and Sandy Papyrus?

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. Sandy Papyrus has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Citron, heart notes of Cardamom, Green Apple and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Vetiver.