Fragrance comparison

Mod Noir vs Semi-Bespoke No. 8

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 516 ratings analysed

Mod Noir

Marc Jacobs

3.64512 votes

Rank #7,367 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 8

Roja Dove

3.754 votes

Rank #59,652 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 8 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mod Noir
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 8
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mod Noir1/3

Semi-Bespoke No. 82/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 8
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 8
Value for money: Not scored
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

Semi-Bespoke No. 8Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 8

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 8

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

floral77%

green69%

rose61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, green 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

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMagnoliaHeliotropeTuberoseJasmineGardenia

Base

SandalwoodGreen NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Gardenia, Tuberose and Magnolia. 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

Fall0

Winter0

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%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#59,652

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Semi-Bespoke No. 8 reads as a polished floral aldehyde built around white flowers, rose, soft green touches, and a clean musky sandalwood base. The opening suggests a bright, sparkling lift from aldehydes and bergamot, then settles into a plush bouquet that can feel creamy, powdery, and slightly soapy. It suits someon…

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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 Semi-Bespoke No. 8?

Semi-Bespoke No. 8 takes 2 of 3 categories. Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 8 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mod Noir or Semi-Bespoke No. 8?

Semi-Bespoke No. 8 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 8 80/100, Mod Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mod Noir or Semi-Bespoke No. 8?

Semi-Bespoke No. 8 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 8 75/100, Mod Noir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mod Noir and Semi-Bespoke No. 8 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Gardenia, Tuberose and Magnolia.

Is Mod Noir or Semi-Bespoke No. 8 better for summer or winter?

Mod Noir suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mod Noir and Semi-Bespoke No. 8?

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. Semi-Bespoke No. 8 has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Magnolia and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Green Notes and Musk.