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Modigliani vs Eau Sans Pareil

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

Updated 380 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Sans Pareil takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Modigliani

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eau Sans Pareil

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Modigliani2/7
Eau Sans Pareil5/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau Sans Pareil
Community sentiment
Eau Sans Pareil
Longevity
Eau Sans Pareil
Sillage & projection
Eau Sans Pareil
Value for money
Modigliani
Versatility
Modigliani
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ModiglianiModigliani
Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.53/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerEau Sans PareilRating 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

35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerEau Sans PareilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityEau Sans Pareil

SillageEau Sans Pareil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value46
Category winnerModiglianiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and aromatic

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
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Pineapple. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Men14
Unisex51
Women36
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,276

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher 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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Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Modigliani or Eau Sans Pareil?

Eau Sans Pareil takes 5 of 7 categories. Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Modigliani or Eau Sans Pareil?

Eau Sans Pareil lasts longest (Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modigliani or Eau Sans Pareil?

Eau Sans Pareil projects furthest (Eau Sans Pareil 63/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modigliani and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Pineapple.

Is Modigliani or Eau Sans Pareil 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 Eau Sans Pareil?

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. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.

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