Marc Jacobs 2015 EDP

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Mod Noir

by Jean Claude Delville

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Marc Jacobs Mod Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jean Claude Delville. Mod Noir opens with Clementine, Green Notes, and Yuzu, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Tuberose, Magnolia, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Nectarine, Musk, and Orange Blossom. Marc Jacobs's Mod Noir carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely adore its fresh, green gardenia, raving about its bright simplicity. Others find it bland, generic, and not at all living up to the 'Noir' in its name. If you're after a polite, dewy white floral, give it a sniff - but don’t expect anything revolutionary.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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Mod Noir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile, combined with generally moderate projection and longevity, makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While some find it sophisticated enough for an evening out, it lacks the boldness or depth typically associated with formal occasions or true 'date night' fragrances. It's a bit too 'polite' for a high score in the date category.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Mod Noir opens with a burst of zesty yuzu and clementine, swiftly giving way to a fresh, dewy green accord. The heart blossoms with a clean white floral bouquet, where creamy gardenia, aquatic water lily, and delicate magnolia intertwine. A subtle, soft musk and a hint of sweet nectarine underpin the dry down, keeping it bright and airy. It’s a transparent, easy-going floral, light on its feet and fresh throughout.

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