Fragrance comparison

Moderne vs Sandy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Moderne

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #69,217 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sandy

Le Bonheur Perfumes

3.717 votes

Rank #57,892 AquaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Moderne
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Sandy
Choose it for a aquatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moderne1/4

Sandy3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modernekari

SandyLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 42%Had 4%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySandy

SillageSandy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value83

Category winnerModerneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

musky77%

powdery69%

rose61%

aquatic100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPink PepperBergamotPear

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmine SambacGardeniaRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

NectarineOrangePear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Violet LeavesWatery NotesGardeniaLily of the Valley

Base3 to 6 hours

CedarwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Lily of the Valley, Gardenia and Amber. Durations are only published for Sandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moderne by Kari brings a quiet, understated character to the modern man's vanity. It balances bright top notes like pear and black currant against a slow-burning foundation of sandalwood and warm amber. This scent offers a clean, work-friendly presence that stays close to the skin. It feels right for spring mornings, …

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Sandy by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a bright floral fruity fragrance designed for easy daytime wear. The scent opens with a crisp burst of juicy pear, nectarine, and fresh orange, delivering an immediate fruit-forward sweetness. As it settles, refreshing watery notes combine with green violet leaves, creamy gardenia, and …

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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, Moderne or Sandy?

Sandy takes 3 of 4 categories. Moderne is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Sandy is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Moderne for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Choose Sandy for a aquatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moderne or Sandy?

Sandy lasts longest (Sandy 67/100, Moderne 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moderne or Sandy?

Sandy projects furthest (Sandy 63/100, Moderne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moderne and Sandy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Lily of the Valley, Gardenia and Amber.

Is Moderne or Sandy better for summer or winter?

Sandy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moderne and Sandy?

Moderne has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Sandy has top notes of Nectarine, Orange and Pear, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Watery Notes, Gardenia and Lily of the Valley, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk.