Fragrance comparison

Modigliani vs Gilda

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #24,525 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gilda

Pierre Wulff

4.5575 votes

Rank #27,929 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gilda takes 5 of 7 categories.

Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gilda
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Modigliani2/7

Gilda5/7

Ratings & consensus: Gilda
Community sentiment: Gilda
Longevity: Gilda
Sillage & projection: Gilda
Value for money: Gilda
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

GildaPierre Wulff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

4.55/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

Category winnerGildaRating 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

61%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerGildaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityGilda

SillageGilda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value82

Category winnerGildaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet 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

PineappleTarragonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangOrchidJasmineCarnationRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple and African Orange Flower. 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

Spring46

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day55

Night100

Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,929

PerfumerFrancis Camail

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…

Reviews →

Released in the mid-1980s, Gilda by Pierre Wulff is a bold vintage floral with a heavy footprint. It balances a sweet tropical opening against a dry woodiness. A sharp bite of tarragon cuts through syrupy pineapple, leading into a dense wall of white flowers. This scent suits collectors who appreciate the loud, unfilt…

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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 Gilda?

Gilda takes 5 of 7 categories. Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Gilda is rated 4.55/5 from 75 votes. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gilda for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Modigliani or Gilda?

Gilda lasts longest (Gilda 76/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modigliani or Gilda?

Gilda projects furthest (Gilda 72/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modigliani and Gilda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple and African Orange Flower.

Is Modigliani or Gilda better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Modigliani and Gilda?

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. Gilda has top notes of Pineapple, Tarragon, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.