Fragrance comparison

Warek vs Modern

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

Warek

Kajal

3.86149 votes

Rank #10,340 LeatherWarm Spicy

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?

Warek takes 4 of 5 categories.

Warek
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy 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.

Warek4/5

Modern1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WarekKajal

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerWarekRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

149 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityWarek

SillageWarek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value78

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

amber69%

rose61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronIncense

Heart

RoseGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmber

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Guaiac Wood 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

Spring43

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women5

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,340

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#43,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWarekHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Warek by Kajal brings a dark, heavy combination of saffron and smoky incense straight to the forefront. Built for cold nights, this unisex scent anchors its warm spices with a dense base of leather and agarwood. It is a bold choice for anyone who appreciates thick, woody compositions with a noticeable Middle Eastern i…

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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, Warek or Modern?

Warek takes 4 of 5 categories. Warek is rated 3.86/5 from 149 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Warek for a leather and warm spicy 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, Warek or Modern?

Warek lasts longest (Warek 83/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Warek or Modern?

Warek projects furthest (Warek 70/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Warek and Modern smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Is Warek or Modern better for summer or winter?

Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Warek and Modern?

Warek has top notes of Saffron and Incense, heart notes of Rose, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) 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.