Modernity vs Tolsom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tolsom takes 4 of 5 categories.
ModernityChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
TolsomChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Modernity1/5
Tolsom4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Modernity
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tolsom
- Sillage & projection
- Tolsom
- Value for money
- Tolsom
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tolsom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ModernityBoroujTolsomAmwayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
3.84/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 34%Had 38%Want 28%
Category winnerModernityRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
23%Love
54%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTolsom
SillageTolsom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTolsomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
warm spicy91%
amber83%
fresh spicy74%
musky65%
citrus56%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitrusesSpicesBergamotLemonBlack Pepper
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
SpicesBlack PepperCitruses
Heart
Woody Notes
Base
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Black Pepper and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall89
Winter44
Day100
Night67
Spring48
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,982
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#16,739
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerTolsomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotModernity 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…
Reviews →Tolsom by Amway is a woody aromatic scent that defines casual sophistication for men. Opening with a crisp, spicy blast of black pepper and citrus, it settles into a grounded woody heart. The base of warm amber and musk provides a steady, reliable finish.
Reviews →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, Modernity or Tolsom?
Tolsom takes 4 of 5 categories. Modernity is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes; Tolsom is rated 3.84/5 from 79 votes. Choose Modernity for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tolsom for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Modernity or Tolsom?
Tolsom lasts longest (Tolsom 74/100, Modernity 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Modernity or Tolsom?
Tolsom projects furthest (Tolsom 62/100, Modernity 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Modernity and Tolsom smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Black Pepper and Amber.
Is Modernity or Tolsom better for summer or winter?
Modernity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Modernity and Tolsom?
Modernity has top notes of Citruses, Spices, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Tolsom has top notes of Spices, Black Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Amber and Musk.
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