Fragrance comparison

Modern Spirit vs Wise Mind

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Modern Spirit

Tom Tailor

3.7311 votes

Rank #61,242 White FloralAmber

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Wise Mind

Bachs

3.333 votes

Rank #70,901 PowderyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modern Spirit takes 2 of 4 categories.

Modern Spirit
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wise Mind
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Modern Spirit2/4

Wise Mind1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Modern Spirit
Sillage & projection: Wise Mind
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Modern Spirit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modern SpiritTom Tailor

Wise MindBachs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityModern Spirit

SillageWise Mind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesBergamotMango

Heart

Orange BlossomAmberWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

Elemi resinSandalwood

Heart

White Flowers

Base

VanillaCashmere MuskMusk

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. 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

Summer63

Fall38

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModern SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Modern Spirit by Tom Tailor opens with a splash of fresh water notes and bright bergamot, cut by the juicy sweetness of ripe mango. As the scent settles on skin, a bouquet of orange blossom and white flowers emerges, warmed by a soft amber layer. The base rests on a powdery mix of musk, vanilla, and smooth sandalwood.…

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Wise Mind by Bachs is a woody aromatic scent that blends resinous elemi with smooth sandalwood. This unisex fragrance creates a powdery and musky aura suitable for daily wear in temperate weather. The composition balances floral undertones with a creamy vanilla base, offering a grounded and clean experience for those …

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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 Spirit or Wise Mind?

Modern Spirit takes 2 of 4 categories. Modern Spirit is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Wise Mind is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Modern Spirit for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wise Mind for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Modern Spirit or Wise Mind?

Modern Spirit lasts longest (Modern Spirit 73/100, Wise Mind 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern Spirit or Wise Mind?

Wise Mind projects furthest (Wise Mind 75/100, Modern Spirit 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern Spirit and Wise Mind smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Modern Spirit or Wise Mind better for summer or winter?

Modern Spirit suits daytime wear; Wise Mind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern Spirit and Wise Mind?

Modern Spirit has top notes of Water Notes, Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Amber and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Wise Mind has top notes of Elemi resin and Sandalwood, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Musk and Musk.