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Mod Noir vs Wild

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

Updated 663 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mod Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Mod Noir

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

  • Wild

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Mod Noir4/7
Wild3/7
Ratings & consensus
Wild
Community sentiment
Wild
Longevity
Mod Noir
Sillage & projection
Mod Noir
Value for money
Mod Noir
Versatility
Wild
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
WildThe Maker
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 512 votes
Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%
3.71/ 5 · 151 votes
Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%
Category winnerWildRating 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

28%Love
36%Like
20%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerWildMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityMod Noir

SillageMod Noir

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%
citrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
floral77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match48%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
YuzuPeachSicilian Bergamot
Heart
Water LilyTuberoseSpanish Jasmine
Base
CedarIndonesian Patchouli LeafWhite Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesYuzu, 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
Night21
Spring100
Summer82
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerWildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex9
Women86
Men3
Unisex31
Women66
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,113

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#14,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Wild by The Maker is a bright, breezy floral fragrance that opens with a tart burst of Japanese yuzu, crisp Sicilian bergamot, and a slice of fuzzy white peach. As the lively citrus sparkles on your skin, a refreshing blend of dewy water lily, creamy tuberose, and soft Spanish jasmine drifts into focus. The scent neve…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mod Noir or Wild?

Mod Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes; Wild is rated 3.71/5 from 151 votes. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mod Noir or Wild?

They last about the same: Mod Noir 58/100, Wild 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mod Noir or Wild?

Mod Noir projects furthest (Mod Noir 55/100, Wild 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mod Noir and Wild smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Water Lily and Tuberose.

Is Mod Noir or Wild better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mod Noir and Wild?

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. Wild has top notes of Yuzu, Peach and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, Tuberose and Spanish Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and White Sandalwood.

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