Fragrance comparison

Modernity vs Sensual Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

Modernity

Borouj

4.2818 votes

Rank #30,362 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sensual Patchouli

Angel Schlesser

3.8644 votes

Rank #32,765 PatchouliFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modernity takes 3 of 5 categories.

Modernity
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sensual Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Modernity3/5

Sensual Patchouli2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ModernityBorouj

Sensual PatchouliAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerModernityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityModernity

SillageSensual Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSensual PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

patchouli100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

white floral53%

earthy42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesSpicesBergamotLemonBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Jasmine 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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall89

Winter44

Day100

Night67

Spring58

Summer54

Fall100

Winter69

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex46

Women38

Men59

Unisex27

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModernityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Modernity by Borouj opens bright and brisk, with lemon, bergamot, mixed citrus and a peppery spice lift before jasmine and rose soften the centre. As it settles, amber, sandalwood and patchouli give it a warm woody base. It wears like a clean floral amber with a lightly spicy edge rather than a heavy oriental style. T…

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Angel Schlesser Sensual Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper that immediately cuts through the air. As the top notes settle after ten minutes, an airy jasmine heart emerges, softening the harsh edges without turning sweet or overly floral. The dry down centers on a dense, earthy patchouli base wi…

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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, Modernity or Sensual Patchouli?

Modernity takes 3 of 5 categories. Modernity is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes; Sensual Patchouli is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes. Choose Modernity for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sensual Patchouli for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Modernity or Sensual Patchouli?

Modernity lasts longest (Modernity 71/100, Sensual Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modernity or Sensual Patchouli?

Sensual Patchouli projects furthest (Sensual Patchouli 56/100, Modernity 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modernity and Sensual Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Modernity or Sensual Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Modernity suits daytime wear; Sensual Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modernity and Sensual Patchouli?

Modernity has top notes of Citruses, Spices, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Sensual Patchouli has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli.