Fragrance comparison

C vs Mod Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 526 ratings analysed

4 wins

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #21,167 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Mod Noir

Marc Jacobs

3.64512 votes

Rank #7,367 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C takes 4 of 5 categories.

C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mod Noir
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

C4/5

Mod Noir1/5

Ratings & consensus: C
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C
Sillage & projection: C
Value for money: C
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

CKaren Walker

Mod NoirMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

3.64/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

Category winnerCRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityC

SillageC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesYuzuClementine

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaWater LilyTuberoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

NectarineOrange BlossomMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

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#21,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerMod NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, C or Mod Noir?

C takes 4 of 5 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C or Mod Noir?

C lasts longest (C 74/100, Mod Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or Mod Noir?

C projects furthest (C 65/100, Mod Noir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C and Mod Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Gardenia, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is C or Mod Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in C and Mod Noir?

C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. 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.