Fragrance comparison

Mod Noir vs Pichola

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 774 ratings analysed

Mod Noir

Marc Jacobs

3.64512 votes

Rank #7,367 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pichola

Neela Vermeire Creations

3.98262 votes

Rank #9,262 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pichola takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Mod Noir2/7

Pichola5/7

Ratings & consensus: Pichola
Community sentiment: Pichola
Longevity: Pichola
Sillage & projection: Pichola
Value for money: Mod Noir
Versatility: Pichola
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

PicholaNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.98/ 5 · 262 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPicholaRating 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

35%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

262 votes

Category winnerPicholaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPichola

SillagePichola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value41

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%

citrus90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

tuberose50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

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

NeroliMagnoliaClementineCardamomCinnamonSaffronBergamotJuniper

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacYlang-YlangRose

Base

SandalwoodDriftwoodHaitian VetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesClementine, Tuberose, Magnolia and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer86

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Category winnerPicholaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex9

Women86

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

Men2

Unisex39

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#9,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

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…

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Pichola by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a bright flash of clementine, neroli, and bergamot before settling into a dense heart of tuberose and orange blossom. Cardamom, saffron, and cinnamon add a dry, warm spice that cuts through the natural creaminess of the white flowers. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver in th…

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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, Mod Noir or Pichola?

Pichola takes 5 of 7 categories. Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes; Pichola is rated 3.98/5 from 262 votes. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pichola for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mod Noir or Pichola?

Pichola lasts longest (Pichola 64/100, Mod Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mod Noir or Pichola?

Projection is very close: Pichola 57/100, Mod Noir 55/100 for sillage.

Do Mod Noir and Pichola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Clementine, Tuberose, Magnolia and Orange Blossom.

Is Mod Noir or Pichola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mod Noir and Pichola?

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. Pichola has top notes of Neroli, Magnolia, Clementine and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Driftwood, Haitian Vetiver and Benzoin.