Fragrance comparison

Modern Classic Noir vs 1725

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,730 ratings analysed

Modern Classic Noir

Brocard · 2015

3.6571 votes

Rank #30,653 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

1725

Histoires de Parfums

4.101,659 votes

Rank #1,250 Soft SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1725 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Modern Classic Noir
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
1725
Choose it for a soft spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Modern Classic Noir2/5

17253/5

Ratings & consensus: 1725
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1725
Sillage & projection: Modern Classic Noir
Value for money: Modern Classic Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1725

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modern Classic NoirBrocard

1725Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

4.10/ 5 · 1,659 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winner1725Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,659 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1725

SillageModern Classic Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value51

Category winnerModern Classic NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

soft spicy100%

lavender92%

anis84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSour Cherry

Heart

Woody NotesStar AniseDried Fruits

Base

PatchouliLicoriceVanilla

Top20-30 mins

LicoriceCitrusesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderStar Anise

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaAlmondSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Star Anise, Licorice and Vanilla. Durations are only published for 1725, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men48

Unisex46

Women6

Work 34%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,250

PerfumerSylvie Jourdet

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winner1725Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A budget friendly take on dark fruity gourmands, this scent focuses on tart red berries and sour cherry over an earthy patchouli base. The sweet fruit blast feels fun and unapologetically synthetic before drying down into smooth vanilla and anise. It suits crisp winter days, leather jackets, and informal dinner dates.

Reviews →

1725 by Histoires de Parfums is a smooth, powdery aromatic fougere that takes the crisp cleanliness of a traditional French barbershop and softens it with sweet warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of grapefruit and bergamot touched by an intriguing hint of sweet licorice. Soon, aromatic French lavender and wa…

Reviews →

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, Modern Classic Noir or 1725?

1725 takes 3 of 5 categories. Modern Classic Noir is rated 3.65/5 from 71 votes; 1725 is rated 4.10/5 from 1,659 votes. Choose Modern Classic Noir for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1725 for a soft spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Modern Classic Noir or 1725?

1725 lasts longest (1725 69/100, Modern Classic Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern Classic Noir or 1725?

Modern Classic Noir projects furthest (Modern Classic Noir 72/100, 1725 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern Classic Noir and 1725 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Star Anise, Licorice and Vanilla.

Is Modern Classic Noir or 1725 better for summer or winter?

Modern Classic Noir suits evening wear; 1725 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern Classic Noir and 1725?

Modern Classic Noir has top notes of Bergamot and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Woody Notes, Star Anise and Dried Fruits, a base of Patchouli, Licorice and Vanilla. 1725 has top notes of Licorice, Citruses, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Vanilla, Almond, Sandalwood and Amber.