Fragrance comparison

Michael for Men vs Modern Classic Noir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,122 ratings analysed

4 wins

Michael for Men

Michael Kors

4.051,051 votes

Rank #716 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%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?

Michael for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Michael for Men
Choose it for a fruity and sweet 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.

Michael for Men4/5

Modern Classic Noir1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael for MenMichael Kors

Modern Classic NoirBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,051 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerMichael for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

946 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityMichael for Men

SillageModern Classic Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMichael for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseFir ResinCinnamonCardamomTarragonCorianderCarawayBergamot

Heart

TobaccoIncenseSuede

Base

Dried FruitsPlumPatchouliSandalwood

Top

BergamotSour Cherry

Heart

Woody NotesStar AniseDried Fruits

Base

PatchouliLicoriceVanilla

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Bergamot, Dried Fruits 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

Spring33

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#716

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#30,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews1

Category winnerMichael for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael for Men is a warm, spiced tobacco scent with plum, dried fruit and star anise giving it an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens boozy and sweet on many wearers, then settles into smoky tobacco, incense and soft suede. It tends to suit cool weather best and usually reads mature, elegant and a little bold. Samp…

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, Michael for Men or Modern Classic Noir?

Michael for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Michael for Men is rated 4.05/5 from 1,051 votes; Modern Classic Noir is rated 3.65/5 from 71 votes. Choose Michael for Men for a fruity and sweet 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, Michael for Men or Modern Classic Noir?

Michael for Men lasts longest (Michael for Men 72/100, Modern Classic Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael for Men or Modern Classic Noir?

Modern Classic Noir projects furthest (Modern Classic Noir 72/100, Michael for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael for Men and Modern Classic Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Bergamot, Dried Fruits and Patchouli.

Is Michael for Men 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 Michael for Men and Modern Classic Noir?

Michael for Men has top notes of Star Anise, Fir Resin, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Incense and Suede, a base of Dried Fruits, Plum, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.