Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Oud vs Modern

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 290 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli Oud

Affinessence

3.70270 votes

Rank #6,626 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #43,165 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Patchouli Oud
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Patchouli Oud4/5

Modern1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli OudAffinessence

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 270 votes

Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerPatchouli OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

211 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Oud

SillagePatchouli Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value78

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli91%

earthy83%

amber74%

balsamic65%

oud56%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliLaotian OudVetiverelemiIncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Incense, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,626

PerfumerNicolas Bonneville

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#43,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPatchouli OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Oud opens dark and resinous, with earthy patchouli, medicinal oud and incense pushing forward early. As it settles, vetiver, moss and woods give it a drier, greener shape, while the patchouli can read slightly chocolatey. It suits wearers who enjoy smoky, bitter, textured woods more than plush sweetness. Sam…

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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…

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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, Patchouli Oud or Modern?

Patchouli Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Patchouli Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 270 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Patchouli Oud for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Oud or Modern?

Patchouli Oud lasts longest (Patchouli Oud 75/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Oud or Modern?

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

Do Patchouli Oud and Modern smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and oud accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Incense, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.

Is Patchouli Oud or Modern better for summer or winter?

Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Oud and Modern?

Patchouli Oud features Patchouli, Laotian Oud, Vetiver, elemi and Incense. 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.