Marc-Jacobs

Mod Noir

for women

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Mod Noir

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

White Floral 100%
Green 74%
Citrus 70%
Floral 68%
Sweet 52%
Tuberose 50%
Animalic 48%
Lactonic 48%
Fresh 45%
Aquatic 45%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Green, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With White Floral, Green, Citrus, and Floral among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With White Floral, Green, Citrus, and Floral among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

Mod NoirbyMarc Jacobsis a Floral fragrance for women.Mod Noirwas launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Green Notes, Yuzu and Clementine; middle notes are Gardenia, Water Lily, Tuberose and Magnolia; base notes are Nectarine, Orange Blossom and Musk.Designer Marc Jacobs, inspired by the 60s fashion called "Mod" and black and white stripes, launches his new fragrance in 2015 called Mod Noir. Because he had successfully launched his makeup line in collaboration with Sephora, this new fragrance will be a Sephora exclusive. The new perfume is created in a chic, modern, bold and unique spirit; playing a parallel between classic simplicity and contemporary sophistication.Mod Noir is an airy gardenia scent (the favorite flower of the designer) developed by Jean-Claude Delville. Its floral-musky composition opens with dewy greens that are enhanced with citrusy nuances of clementine and yuzu. The heart captures fresh gardenia petals enhanced with white flowers such as magnolia, water lily and tuberose. The base reveals notes of creamy musk, sensual and long-lasting, and an unusual combination of orange blossom and nectarine that leave a delicate floral-fruity trail.he bottle and the packaging is designed by Established company from New York, with graphic black and white stripes. The lacquered surface of the bottle makes the contrast with opaque glass that reveals the fluid. The stopper is large and round.The fragrance is available as 10, 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Mod Noir office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
Best season
Bright and airy notes often feel best in warm weather; they can read lighter in winter.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.