Fragrance comparison

Mod Noir vs Bai

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 533 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mod Noir

Marc Jacobs

3.64512 votes

Rank #7,367 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Bai

Alfred Sung

3.6221 votes

Rank #22,259 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mod Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mod Noir
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bai
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mod Noir4/5

Bai1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mod Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mod Noir
Sillage & projection: Bai
Value for money: Mod Noir
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

Mod NoirMarc Jacobs

BaiAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.62/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 71%

Category winnerMod NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

512 votes

19%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMod Noir

SillageBai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMod NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

tuberose77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesYuzuClementine

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaWater LilyTuberoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

NectarineOrange BlossomMusk

Top

YuzuTuberoseWater Lily

Heart

GardeniaJasmineMimosa

Base

White MuskPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Gardenia, Water Lily and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Mod Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer100

Fall22

Winter11

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex9

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#22,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMod NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Bai by Alfred Sung is a Floral fragrance for women. Bai was launched in 2006. Top notes are Yuzu, Tuberose and Water Lily; middle notes are Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa; base notes are White Musk, Patchouli and Incense.

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, Mod Noir or Bai?

Mod Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes; Bai is rated 3.62/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bai for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mod Noir or Bai?

Mod Noir lasts longest (Mod Noir 58/100, Bai 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mod Noir or Bai?

Bai projects furthest (Bai 66/100, Mod Noir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mod Noir and Bai smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Gardenia, Water Lily and Tuberose.

Is Mod Noir or Bai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mod Noir and Bai?

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. Bai has top notes of Yuzu, Tuberose and Water Lily, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of White Musk, Patchouli and Incense.