Fragrance comparison

Modoc vs Accent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Modoc

Xerjoff

3.81111 votes

Rank #12,557 IrisEarthy

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Accent

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,309 EarthyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modoc takes 3 of 5 categories.

Modoc
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Accent
Choose it for a earthy and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Modoc3/5

Accent2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ModocXerjoff

AccentAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 32%Had 14%Want 55%

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 29%Had 17%Want 54%

Category winnerModocRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

111 votes

29%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityModoc

SillageAccent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAccentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy88%

powdery77%

woody65%

violet53%

aromatic42%

earthy100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

woody77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both earthy, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Iris

Heart

Vetiver

Base

Musk

Top

PineappleHyacinth

Heart

IrisPink PepperJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliMuskAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesIris, Vetiver and Musk. 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

Summer79

Fall96

Winter83

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex29

Women12

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,309

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerModocHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Modoc opens with an intense blast of powdery iris before revealing its core of raw vetiver. Released in 2009 under the brand's Shooting Stars line, this fragrance pushes a stark contrast between chalky florals and damp rooty soil. As it warms on skin, a subtle musk base softens the sharp initial astringency. T…

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Accent opens with a bright pineapple lift, then settles into a powdery iris, soft musk, amber, and patchouli base. It reads fruity at first, but the overall feel is more earthy, musky, and warm than juicy. This is a unisex scent for someone who likes contrast, sweet fruit against dry woods and powder. Its profile can …

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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, Modoc or Accent?

Modoc takes 3 of 5 categories. Modoc is rated 3.81/5 from 111 votes; Accent is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes. Choose Modoc for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Accent for a earthy and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Modoc or Accent?

Modoc lasts longest (Modoc 82/100, Accent 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modoc or Accent?

Accent projects furthest (Accent 76/100, Modoc 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modoc and Accent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Modoc or Accent better for summer or winter?

Modoc suits daytime wear; Accent suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modoc and Accent?

Modoc has top notes of Iris, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Musk. Accent has top notes of Pineapple and Hyacinth, heart notes of Iris, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.