Marc Jacobs 2015 Edp

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Mod Noir

by Jean Claude Delville

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

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18%
Floral 38%
Fruity 14%
Green 16%
Sweet 22%
Warm 1%
Woody 1%
Earthy 1%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 23%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Green
74%
Citrus
70%
Floral
69%
Sweet
52%

Performance

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

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.

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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.