Fragrance comparison

Mod Noir vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 533 ratings analysed

Mod Noir

Marc Jacobs

3.64512 votes

Rank #7,367 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #37,546 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mod Noir
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mod Noir1/5

Tangalunga4/5

Ratings & consensus: Tangalunga
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tangalunga
Sillage & projection: Tangalunga
Value for money: Tangalunga
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

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerTangalungaRating 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

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%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

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both 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

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tuberose 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex9

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#37,546

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling into a heart of champaca and jasmine. The base grounds this bold creation in civet, sandalwood, and leather. It is a distinct, modern choice for those who want a scent that…

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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 Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories. Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mod Noir or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Mod Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mod Noir or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Mod Noir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mod Noir and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tuberose and Musk.

Is Mod Noir or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mod Noir and Tangalunga?

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. Tangalunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Palm Leaf and Mango, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose and Copaiba balm, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.