Fragrance comparison

Mode vs Noir Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Mode

Niche House

4.001 votes

Rank #65,593 WoodyCitrus

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65%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Noir Absolute

Testament London

4.005 votes

Rank #48,480 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir Absolute takes 2 of 2 categories.

Mode
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Noir Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mode0/2

Noir Absolute2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Noir Absolute
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noir Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ModeNiche House

Noir AbsoluteTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNoir Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliAmber

Base

JasmineVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose

Heart

JasminePlumRaspberry

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,480

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNoir AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mode by Niche House is a woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into citrus and spice. Launched in 2024, it centers on a bright opening of grapefruit and bergamot balanced by a warm sandalwood core. Designed for the modern man, it provides a versatile, masculine finish that works across seasons, making it a reliable …

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Noir Absolute by Testament London starts with a bright citrus sparkle of grapefruit and mandarin orange before turning into a deep, jammy plum and raspberry center. A warm foundation of patchouli, amber, and vanilla grounds the fragrance, making it a rich option for cold winter nights.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mode or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute takes 2 of 2 categories. Mode is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mode for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Mode or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute projects furthest (Noir Absolute 67/100, Mode 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mode and Noir Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Mode or Noir Absolute better for summer or winter?

Mode suits evening wear; Noir Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mode and Noir Absolute?

Mode has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Jasmine, Vetiver and Musk. Noir Absolute has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum and Raspberry, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.