Modigliani vs Only
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Only takes 5 of 7 categories.
ModiglianiChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OnlyChoose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Modigliani2/7
Only5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Only
- Community sentiment
- Only
- Longevity
- Only
- Sillage & projection
- Only
- Value for money
- Modigliani
- Versatility
- Modigliani
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Only
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ModiglianiModiglianiOnlyJulio IglesiasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.53/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%
4.14/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerOnlyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
53%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
123 votes
Category winnerOnlyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnly
SillageOnly
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerModiglianiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
yellow floral69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet 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
PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot
Heart
VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid
Base
oak mossCivettaSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilleFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple and Orchid. 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
Spring57
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night–
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#5,087
PerfumerRamon Monegal
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerOnlyHigher 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 →Only by Julio Iglesias is a lush oriental-floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1989. It features a complex profile of plum, pineapple, and coriander set against a rich heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and honey. The dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of oakmoss, civetta, and benzoin. This perfume offers a d…
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 Only?
Only takes 5 of 7 categories. Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Only is rated 4.14/5 from 139 votes. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Only for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Modigliani or Only?
Only lasts longest (Only 72/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Modigliani or Only?
Only projects furthest (Only 64/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Modigliani and Only smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple and Orchid.
Is Modigliani or Only better for summer or winter?
For summer, Modigliani is the stronger pick. For winter, Modigliani is the stronger pick. Modigliani suits daytime wear; Only suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Modigliani and Only?
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. Only has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Sandalwood and Amber.
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