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Mod Noir vs Kriska

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

Updated 1,200 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kriska takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 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.

  • Kriska

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Mod Noir3/7
Kriska4/7
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
Mod NoirMarc Jacobs
KriskaNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 512 votes
Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%
3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
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

18%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
28%Dislike
6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerMod NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageKriska

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value66
Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
green92%
citrus84%
floral77%
sweet69%
tuberose61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
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
Top15-30 mins
Green NotesYuzuClementine
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaWater LilyTuberoseMagnolia
Base4-6 hrs
NectarineOrange BlossomMusk
Top
PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus
Heart
CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tuberose, Orange Blossom 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day100
Night24
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKriskaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex9
Women86
Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%
Men1
Unisex6
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#27,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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 →

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…

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 Kriska?

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

Which lasts longer, Mod Noir or Kriska?

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

Which projects more, Mod Noir or Kriska?

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

Do Mod Noir and Kriska smell similar?

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

Is Mod Noir or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mod Noir 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 Mod Noir and Kriska?

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. 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.

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