Fragrance comparison

Modern Classic Noir vs Signe Cardin for Him

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Modern Classic Noir

Brocard · 2015

3.6571 votes

Rank #30,653 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Signe Cardin for Him

Pierre Cardin

3.437 votes

Rank #59,486 AnisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Modern Classic Noir
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Signe Cardin for Him
Choose it for a anis and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Modern Classic Noir2/4

Signe Cardin for Him2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modern Classic NoirBrocard

Signe Cardin for HimPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 26%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevitySigne Cardin for Him

SillageModern Classic Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSigne Cardin for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

anis100%

aromatic91%

soft spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match20%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

Top

MintGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Star AniseLavenderLicorice

Base

Guaiac WoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Star Anise and Licorice. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,486

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza, Christine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModern Classic NoirHigher 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.

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Signe Cardin for Him by Pierre Cardin offers a cool, spicy green experience. The scent balances sharp citrus with deep licorice, drying down to dry woods and warm tonka. It serves as a light, office-ready companion for spring mornings.

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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, Modern Classic Noir or Signe Cardin for Him?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Modern Classic Noir is rated 3.65/5 from 71 votes; Signe Cardin for Him is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Modern Classic Noir for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signe Cardin for Him for a anis and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Modern Classic Noir or Signe Cardin for Him?

Signe Cardin for Him lasts longest (Signe Cardin for Him 64/100, Modern Classic Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern Classic Noir or Signe Cardin for Him?

Modern Classic Noir projects furthest (Modern Classic Noir 72/100, Signe Cardin for Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern Classic Noir and Signe Cardin for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Star Anise and Licorice.

Is Modern Classic Noir or Signe Cardin for Him better for summer or winter?

Modern Classic Noir suits evening wear; Signe Cardin for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern Classic Noir and Signe Cardin for Him?

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. Signe Cardin for Him has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Star Anise, Lavender and Licorice, a base of Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.