The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and warm spicy. It opens with citruses and spices, moves to jasmine and rose and dries down to sandalwood and patchouli.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Modernity notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Borouj Modernity EDP in detail
Modernity EDP comes from Borouj. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
What Modernity costs
The usual price in Europe is about €87. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò but less than Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger. Base notes like sandalwood and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Borouj
The house has 9 perfumes here, led by Perlador, Mysterious and Spiritus.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Will people notice Modernity?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Dior Gris Dior.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger has more depth.
Modernity dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Dior Gris Dior (7 shared notes), Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger (7 shared notes) and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Gris Dior starts from €32.
Questions people ask
Who would like Modernity?
People who enjoy citrus and warm spicy smells.
Is Modernity unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.