Fragrance comparison

Modest Pour Homme Une vs Vetyver

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 851 ratings analysed

6 wins

Modest Pour Homme Une

Afnan

4.05748 votes

Rank #365 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver

Chantecaille

4.06103 votes

Rank #34,423 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modest Pour Homme Une takes 6 of 7 categories.

Modest Pour Homme Une
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vetyver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Modest Pour Homme Une6/7

Vetyver1/7

Ratings & consensus: Modest Pour Homme Une
Community sentiment: Modest Pour Homme Une
Longevity: Modest Pour Homme Une
Sillage & projection: Modest Pour Homme Une
Value for money: Modest Pour Homme Une
Versatility: Vetyver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Modest Pour Homme Une

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modest Pour Homme UneAfnan

VetyverChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 748 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

624 votes

35%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityModest Pour Homme Une

SillageModest Pour Homme Une

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value38

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

earthy56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperLavenderMintNutmeg

Heart

CitrusesAmberEucalyptus

Base

MuskVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCitrusesPepperBergamotCitron

Heart2-4 hrs

Vetyver

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg, Citruses and Musk. Durations are only published for Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Category winnerVetyverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#34,423

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Modest Pour Homme Une is a fresh spicy, citrus-heavy aromatic that clearly plays in the Dior Sauvage lane, but with a smoother, more musky finish and a noticeable eucalyptus twist. It usually wears loud early, then settles into woody musk, which makes it a strong budget option for daily use if you like bold, youthful …

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Chantecaille Vetyver strips away traditional barbershop heaviness. It is immediately crisp. A sharp blast of sunny citron and peppery bergamot hits your skin first, backed by the dry warmth of freshly grated nutmeg. The first five minutes carry a distinct solvent snap before settling down nicely. Once the initial spra…

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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, Modest Pour Homme Une or Vetyver?

Modest Pour Homme Une takes 6 of 7 categories. Modest Pour Homme Une is rated 4.05/5 from 748 votes; Vetyver is rated 4.06/5 from 103 votes. Choose Modest Pour Homme Une for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vetyver for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Modest Pour Homme Une or Vetyver?

Modest Pour Homme Une lasts longest (Modest Pour Homme Une 74/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modest Pour Homme Une or Vetyver?

Modest Pour Homme Une projects furthest (Modest Pour Homme Une 67/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modest Pour Homme Une and Vetyver smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Citruses and Musk.

Is Modest Pour Homme Une or Vetyver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Modest Pour Homme Une is the stronger pick. For winter, Modest Pour Homme Une is the stronger pick. Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modest Pour Homme Une and Vetyver?

Modest Pour Homme Une has top notes of Pepper, Lavender, Mint and Nutmeg, heart notes of Citruses, Amber and Eucalyptus, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Vetyver has top notes of Nutmeg, Citruses, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetyver, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.