Fragrance comparison

Modigliani vs Salsa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #24,525 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Salsa

Chris Adams

3.754 votes

Rank #59,542 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Salsa
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Modigliani2/4

Salsa2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ModiglianiModigliani

SalsaChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySalsa

SillageModigliani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSalsaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

floral86%

powdery72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

fruity30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Top15-30 mins

Apple TreeWormwoodLimeLemonMandarin OrangePlumBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacFreesiaRoseCyclamenIrisOrchidYlang-YlangJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

CedarSandalwoodBenzoinWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Salsa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#59,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Chris Adams Salsa delivers an immediate jolt of tart lime, bitter wormwood, and crisp apple tree wood. The citrus hits fast. It prickles the nose with energy before softening into a calm heart of powdery iris, delicate lilac, and dewy cyclamen. This is not a sugary dessert scent. Instead, the composition stays grounde…

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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 Salsa?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Salsa is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Salsa for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Modigliani or Salsa?

They last about the same: Salsa 60/100, Modigliani 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Modigliani or Salsa?

Modigliani projects furthest (Modigliani 56/100, Salsa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modigliani and Salsa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Cyclamen.

Is Modigliani or Salsa better for summer or winter?

Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modigliani and Salsa?

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. Salsa has top notes of Apple Tree, Wormwood, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Lilac, Freesia, Rose and Cyclamen, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and White Musk.