Fragrance comparison

1725 vs Modern Classic Noir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,730 ratings analysed

3 wins

1725

Histoires de Parfums

4.101,659 votes

Rank #1,250 Soft SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Modern Classic Noir

Brocard · 2015

3.6571 votes

Rank #30,653 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1725 takes 3 of 5 categories.

1725
Choose it for a soft spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Modern Classic Noir
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

17253/5

Modern Classic Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: 1725
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1725
Sillage & projection: Modern Classic Noir
Value for money: Modern Classic Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1725

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1725Histoires de Parfums

Modern Classic NoirBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 1,659 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winner1725Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,659 votes

8%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

Longevity1725

SillageModern Classic Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value56

Category winnerModern Classic NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

lavender92%

anis84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LicoriceCitrusesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderStar Anise

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaAlmondSandalwoodAmberCedar

Top

BergamotSour Cherry

Heart

Woody NotesStar AniseDried Fruits

Base

PatchouliLicoriceVanilla

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Bergamot, Star Anise and Vanilla. Durations are only published for 1725, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex46

Women6

Work 34%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,250

PerfumerSylvie Jourdet

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#30,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews1

Category winner1725Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1725 by Histoires de Parfums is a smooth, powdery aromatic fougere that takes the crisp cleanliness of a traditional French barbershop and softens it with sweet warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of grapefruit and bergamot touched by an intriguing hint of sweet licorice. Soon, aromatic French lavender and wa…

Reviews →

A budget friendly take on dark fruity gourmands, this scent focuses on tart red berries and sour cherry over an earthy patchouli base. The sweet fruit blast feels fun and unapologetically synthetic before drying down into smooth vanilla and anise. It suits crisp winter days, leather jackets, and informal dinner dates.

Reviews →

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, 1725 or Modern Classic Noir?

1725 takes 3 of 5 categories. 1725 is rated 4.10/5 from 1,659 votes; Modern Classic Noir is rated 3.65/5 from 71 votes. Choose 1725 for a soft spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Modern Classic Noir for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1725 or Modern Classic Noir?

1725 lasts longest (1725 69/100, Modern Classic Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1725 or Modern Classic Noir?

Modern Classic Noir projects furthest (Modern Classic Noir 72/100, 1725 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1725 and Modern Classic Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy accords. Common notes include Licorice, Bergamot, Star Anise and Vanilla.

Is 1725 or Modern Classic Noir better for summer or winter?

1725 suits daytime wear; Modern Classic Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1725 and Modern Classic Noir?

1725 has top notes of Licorice, Citruses, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Vanilla, Almond, Sandalwood and Amber. Modern Classic Noir has top notes of Bergamot and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Woody Notes, Star Anise and Dried Fruits, a base of Patchouli, Licorice and Vanilla.