Modigliani vs Jaguar Essentially
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jaguar Essentially takes 6 of 7 categories.
ModiglianiChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jaguar EssentiallyChoose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Modigliani1/7
Jaguar Essentially6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jaguar Essentially
- Community sentiment
- Jaguar Essentially
- Longevity
- Jaguar Essentially
- Sillage & projection
- Jaguar Essentially
- Value for money
- Jaguar Essentially
- Versatility
- Modigliani
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jaguar Essentially
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ModiglianiModiglianiJaguar EssentiallyJaguarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.53/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%
3.97/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%
Category winnerJaguar EssentiallyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
35%Love
59%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerJaguar EssentiallyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJaguar Essentially
SillageJaguar Essentially
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJaguar EssentiallyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
white floral92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise
Heart
Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose
Base
Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood
Top
FreesiaAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineCloveHeliotropeYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
VanilleSandalwoodAmberoak mossMuskOrris RootBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang 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 seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall63
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Spring33
Summer17
Fall92
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,525
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#14,254
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerJaguar EssentiallyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotModigliani 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 →Jaguar Essentially is a floral chypre released in 1998 that balances bright citrus top notes like bergamot and mandarin with a soft heart of jasmine and lily of the valley. It settles into a warm, powdery base of sandalwood and vanilla that feels comfortable during winter office days or relaxed evenings at home.
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, Modigliani or Jaguar Essentially?
Jaguar Essentially takes 6 of 7 categories. Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Jaguar Essentially is rated 3.97/5 from 50 votes. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Essentially for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Modigliani or Jaguar Essentially?
Jaguar Essentially lasts longest (Jaguar Essentially 81/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Modigliani or Jaguar Essentially?
Jaguar Essentially projects furthest (Jaguar Essentially 71/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Modigliani and Jaguar Essentially smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and African Orange Flower.
Is Modigliani or Jaguar Essentially better for summer or winter?
For summer, Modigliani is the stronger pick. For winter, Jaguar Essentially is the stronger pick. Modigliani suits daytime wear; Jaguar Essentially suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Modigliani and Jaguar Essentially?
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. Jaguar Essentially has top notes of Freesia, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Heliotrope and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and oak moss.
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