Fragrance comparison

Modigliani vs Câline

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #24,525 SweetCitrus

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,512 FreshAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Modigliani3/7

Câline3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ModiglianiModigliani

CâlineJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerCâlineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerCâlineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCâline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value45

Category winnerModiglianiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise

Heart

Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#32,512

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModiglianiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Modigliani opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy bergamot, balanced by an aromatic pinch of basil and sweet anise. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery orchid, and classic rose unfolds with subtle hints of pineapple and fresh African orange flower. The dry-d…

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Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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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, Modigliani or Câline?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Modigliani or Câline?

They last about the same: Modigliani 58/100, Câline 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Modigliani or Câline?

Câline projects furthest (Câline 64/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modigliani and Câline smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Modigliani or Câline better for summer or winter?

For summer, Modigliani is the stronger pick. For winter, Modigliani is the stronger pick. Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modigliani and Câline?

Modigliani has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Anise, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple, African Orange Flower and Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Benzoin and Vanille. Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.