Fragrance comparison

Oud Mood Elixir vs Modern

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 332 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Mood Elixir

Lattafa Perfumes

3.13312 votes

Rank #9,515 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #43,308 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Mood Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Mood Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Mood Elixir3/5

Modern1/5

Ratings & consensus: Modern
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Mood Elixir
Sillage & projection: Oud Mood Elixir
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Mood Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud Mood ElixirLattafa Perfumes

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.13/ 5 · 312 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerModernRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

16%Dislike

20%Hate

240 votes

30%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOud Mood Elixir

SillageOud Mood Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

leather92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

metallic61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwood

Base

AmberVanilla

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex43

Women9

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#43,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOud Mood ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Mood Elixir by Lattafa Perfumes is a polarizing unisex scent defined by a sharp blend of saffron, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Its heart features a heavy agarwood and suede accord that creates a deep, resinous profile. Recommended primarily for cold winter nights, it offers intense performance and a distinct, challenging…

Reviews →

Modern by Nabeel launches with an energetic kick of dry saffron and warm nutmeg, quickly transitioning into a deep heart of incense, amberwood, and agarwood. A clean, soapy undertone keeps the dark resinous qualities approachable, making it a stellar option for cool autumn evenings when you want a rich, wood-centric a…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Mood Elixir or Modern?

Oud Mood Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Mood Elixir is rated 3.13/5 from 312 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Oud Mood Elixir for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Mood Elixir or Modern?

Oud Mood Elixir lasts longest (Oud Mood Elixir 74/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Mood Elixir or Modern?

Oud Mood Elixir projects furthest (Oud Mood Elixir 62/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Mood Elixir and Modern smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Suede.

Is Oud Mood Elixir or Modern better for summer or winter?

Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Mood Elixir and Modern?

Oud Mood Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Suede and Sandalwood, a base of Amber and Vanilla. Modern has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Suede, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Amberwood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Musk.