Fragrance comparison

Pathos vs Modern

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Pathos

Bouge

2.504 votes

Rank #73,651 VioletFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #42,871 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modern takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pathos
Choose it for a violet and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pathos1/4

Modern3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PathosBouge

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPathos

SillageModern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

floral92%

leather84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian MandarinSaffronPepperNutmeg

Heart

VioletOsmanthusLabdanumMusk

Base

SuedePatchouliOakmossSandalwood

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Labdanum 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

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerModernHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pathos by Bouge pairs tart Italian mandarin and dry saffron in its first spray, cutting through a dark backdrop of pepper and nutmeg. As the top notes settle, sweet apricot tones from osmanthus blend with earthy violet leaf and warm labdanum. The base turns quiet and textured, grounding soft suede, cedar-like sandalwo…

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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, Pathos or Modern?

Modern takes 3 of 4 categories. Pathos is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Pathos for a violet and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pathos or Modern?

Pathos lasts longest (Pathos 80/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pathos or Modern?

Modern projects furthest (Modern 55/100, Pathos 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pathos and Modern smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Labdanum and Musk.

Is Pathos or Modern better for summer or winter?

Pathos suits daytime wear; Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pathos and Modern?

Pathos has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Saffron, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Osmanthus, Labdanum and Musk, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. 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.