Fragrance comparison

Sensual Patchouli vs Modernity

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Sensual Patchouli

Angel Schlesser

3.8644 votes

Rank #32,765 PatchouliFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Modernity

Borouj

4.2818 votes

Rank #30,362 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modernity takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sensual Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Modernity
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sensual Patchouli2/5

Modernity3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sensual PatchouliAngel Schlesser

ModernityBorouj

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

4.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerModernityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

50%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityModernity

SillageSensual Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSensual PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

white floral53%

earthy42%

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Patchouli

Top

CitrusesSpicesBergamotLemonBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer54

Fall100

Winter69

Day87

Night100

Spring89

Summer100

Fall89

Winter44

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex27

Women15

Men15

Unisex46

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerModernityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Sensual Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper that immediately cuts through the air. As the top notes settle after ten minutes, an airy jasmine heart emerges, softening the harsh edges without turning sweet or overly floral. The dry down centers on a dense, earthy patchouli base wi…

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Modernity by Borouj opens bright and brisk, with lemon, bergamot, mixed citrus and a peppery spice lift before jasmine and rose soften the centre. As it settles, amber, sandalwood and patchouli give it a warm woody base. It wears like a clean floral amber with a lightly spicy edge rather than a heavy oriental style. T…

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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, Sensual Patchouli or Modernity?

Modernity takes 3 of 5 categories. Sensual Patchouli is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes; Modernity is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Sensual Patchouli for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Modernity for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensual Patchouli or Modernity?

Modernity lasts longest (Modernity 71/100, Sensual Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensual Patchouli or Modernity?

Sensual Patchouli projects furthest (Sensual Patchouli 56/100, Modernity 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensual Patchouli and Modernity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Sensual Patchouli or Modernity better for summer or winter?

Sensual Patchouli suits evening wear; Modernity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensual Patchouli and Modernity?

Sensual Patchouli has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli. Modernity has top notes of Citruses, Spices, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.