Fragrance comparison

In Black vs Modern Classic Noir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,240 ratings analysed

4 wins

In Black

Jesus Del Pozo

3.551,169 votes

Rank #2,472 SweetSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Modern Classic Noir

Brocard · 2015

3.6571 votes

Rank #30,653 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

In Black
Choose it for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Modern Classic Noir
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

In Black4/5

Modern Classic Noir1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In BlackJesus Del Pozo

Modern Classic NoirBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,169 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerIn BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityIn Black

SillageModern Classic Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value56

Category winnerIn BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

soft spicy92%

cherry84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, soft spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sour CherryRosePink Grapefruit

Heart

VioletPeachEgyptian JasmineLilacLily

Base

LicoriceMadagascar VanillaPatchouliMuskMoroccan Cedar

Top

BergamotSour Cherry

Heart

Woody NotesStar AniseDried Fruits

Base

PatchouliLicoriceVanilla

InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Licorice, Madagascar Vanilla 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

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,472

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews157

Overall rank#30,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews1

Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Black by Jesus Del Pozo is a dark, fruit-forward floral fragrance built around tart sour cherry, powdery violet, and sweet black licorice. Created by perfumer Christine Nagel in 2006, the scent opens with a punchy splash of bright pink grapefruit and dark cherry syrup, which quickly meets a soft floral heart of Egy…

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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.

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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, In Black or Modern Classic Noir?

In Black takes 4 of 5 categories. In Black is rated 3.55/5 from 1,169 votes; Modern Classic Noir is rated 3.65/5 from 71 votes. Choose In Black for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Modern Classic Noir for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Black or Modern Classic Noir?

In Black lasts longest (In Black 73/100, Modern Classic Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Black or Modern Classic Noir?

Modern Classic Noir projects furthest (Modern Classic Noir 72/100, In Black 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Black and Modern Classic Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, soft spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Licorice, Madagascar Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is In Black or Modern Classic Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Black and Modern Classic Noir?

In Black has top notes of Sour Cherry, Rose and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Egyptian Jasmine and Lilac, a base of Licorice, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. 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.