Fragrance comparison

Modigliani vs Scarlet Rain

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

3 wins

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #22,933 SweetCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Scarlet Rain

Mandarina Duck

2.98261 votes

Rank #20,649 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modigliani takes 3 of 7 categories.

Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scarlet Rain
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Modigliani3/7

Scarlet Rain2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ModiglianiModigliani

Scarlet RainMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

2.98/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerModiglianiRating 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

7%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

43%Dislike

5%Hate

261 votes

Category winnerModiglianiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value72

Category winnerScarlet RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and sweet

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

Blood OrangeRed Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenOrchidRose

Base4-6 hrs

BenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Cyclamen, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Scarlet Rain, 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

Winter88

Day100

Night41

Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex23

Women78

Casual 41%Work 25%Date 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,649

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerScarlet RainHigher 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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Mandarina Duck Scarlet Rain is a lively, unapologetically bright fruity-floral built around zesty blood orange and tangy red currant. Created by perfumer Guillaume Flavigny in 2008, it opens with a quick pop of alcohol before settling into a juicy, sherbet-like fruit punch. The heart reveals crisp cyclamen, sweet red …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Modigliani or Scarlet Rain?

Modigliani takes 3 of 7 categories. Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Scarlet Rain is rated 2.98/5 from 261 votes. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scarlet Rain for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Modigliani or Scarlet Rain?

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

Which projects more, Modigliani or Scarlet Rain?

Projection is very close: Modigliani 56/100, Scarlet Rain 56/100 for sillage.

Do Modigliani and Scarlet Rain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Orchid, Cyclamen, Rose and Musk.

Is Modigliani or Scarlet Rain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Modigliani and Scarlet Rain?

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. Scarlet Rain has top notes of Blood Orange and Red Currant, heart notes of Cyclamen, Orchid and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Musk.