Fragrance comparison

1990 vs Mod Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 514 ratings analysed

3 wins

1990

Aromas de Salazar

5.002 votes

Rank #43,886 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mod Noir

Marc Jacobs

3.64512 votes

Rank #7,367 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1990
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Mod Noir
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19903/4

Mod Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1990
Sillage & projection: 1990
Value for money: 1990
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mod Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1990Aromas de Salazar

Mod NoirMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

3.64/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

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

2 votes · too few to score

22%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

512 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity1990

Sillage1990

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value43

Category winner1990Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomClementineBlackberryJasmineCoconutPeach

Heart

NarcissusJasmine SambacHoneysuckleRose de MaiTuberoseGardenia

Base

MuskCivetTexas CedarVanilla AbsoluteSiam BenzoinOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesYuzuClementine

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaWater LilyTuberoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

NectarineOrange BlossomMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Clementine, Tuberose and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Mod Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex9

Women86

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,886

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerMod NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1990 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a loud splash of clementine, peach, and orange blossom before descending into a dense floral heart. Heavy tuberose and gardenia dominate the mid notes, underpinned by a dirty musk and civet base. Designed for cool evening wear, it brings back vintage glamour without feeling dusty.

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Mod Noir delivers a crisp, gardenia-forward scent profile centered on dewy botanicals rather than heavy nighttime warmth. The first spray releases a sharp flash of green leaves, tart yuzu, and juicy clementine before softening into an airy floral heart. Here, fresh gardenia petals mingle with aquatic water…

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, 1990 or Mod Noir?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1990 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes. Choose 1990 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1990 or Mod Noir?

1990 lasts longest (1990 100/100, Mod Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1990 or Mod Noir?

1990 projects furthest (1990 75/100, Mod Noir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1990 and Mod Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Clementine, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is 1990 or Mod Noir better for summer or winter?

Mod Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1990 and Mod Noir?

1990 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Clementine, Blackberry and Jasmine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle and Rose de Mai, a base of Musk, Civet, Texas Cedar and Vanilla Absolute. Mod Noir has top notes of Green Notes, Yuzu and Clementine, heart notes of Gardenia, Water Lily, Tuberose and Magnolia, a base of Nectarine, Orange Blossom and Musk.