Fragrance comparison

Silver Beach vs Modern

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Silver Beach

YANI

5.006 votes

Rank #37,710 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%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?

Silver Beach takes 3 of 4 categories.

Silver Beach
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Silver Beach3/4

Modern1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver BeachYANI

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySilver Beach

SillageSilver Beach

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

woody100%

smoky83%

vanilla65%

powdery48%

patchouli30%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Balsamic NotesVanillaPatchouliNutmegTonka Bean

Heart2-4 hrs

Coconut BlossomLabdanumSaffron

Base6-10 hrs

Guaiac WoodCashmere WoodAmberMusk

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Silver Beach, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#37,710

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSilver BeachHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Beach by YANI is a warm woody fragrance that subverts standard beach tropes. Instead of aquatic sea salt or coconut sunscreen, this scent captures the sun-baked mineral sands of Hengam Island at dusk. The opening pairs creamy vanilla and warm nutmeg with rich balsamic notes and earthy patchouli. As it settles, …

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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, Silver Beach or Modern?

Silver Beach takes 3 of 4 categories. Silver Beach is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Silver Beach for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Beach or Modern?

Silver Beach lasts longest (Silver Beach 85/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Beach or Modern?

Silver Beach projects furthest (Silver Beach 88/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Beach and Modern smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Labdanum.

Is Silver Beach or Modern better for summer or winter?

Silver Beach suits day or night wear; Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Beach and Modern?

Silver Beach has top notes of Balsamic Notes, Vanilla, Patchouli and Nutmeg, heart notes of Coconut Blossom, Labdanum and Saffron, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Musk. 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.