Fragrance comparison

Kriska vs Mod Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,200 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #27,147 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%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?

Kriska takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Kriska4/7

Mod Noir3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KriskaNatura

Mod NoirMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

3.64/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

Category winnerMod NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

22%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

512 votes

Category winnerMod NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageKriska

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value43

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesYuzuClementine

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaWater LilyTuberoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

NectarineOrange BlossomMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night24

Category winnerKriskaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

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#27,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerMod NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kriska by Natura is a classic fruity floral composition from 1995 that leans heavily into a dense, sweet blend. It centers on a prominent peach and plum accord, layered over a sprawling bouquet of tuberose and white florals. The base warms up with vanilla and benzoin, making it a reliable choice for cooler autumn days…

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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, Kriska or Mod Noir?

Kriska takes 4 of 7 categories. Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes; Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kriska or Mod Noir?

Kriska lasts longest (Kriska 61/100, Mod Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kriska or Mod Noir?

Kriska projects furthest (Kriska 58/100, Mod Noir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kriska and Mod Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Gardenia and Musk.

Is Kriska or Mod Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kriska is the stronger pick. For winter, Kriska is the stronger pick. Mod Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kriska and Mod Noir?

Kriska has top notes of Peach, Plum, Apricot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Musk. 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.