Flor de la Virgen vs Not A Perfume

Flor de la Virgen receives positive recognition primarily as a quality alternative to the discontinued Marc Jacobs Mod Noir, with users appreciating its slightly sweeter and fruitier profile. While it appears in curated spring collections and is valued by those who loved Mod Noir, the fragrance generates limited broader discussion in the community, suggesting moderate rather than widespread enthusiasm.

Not A Perfume is extremely divisive, with reactions ranging from love to hatred depending heavily on individual skin chemistry and potential genetic anosmia to its key molecules. The fragrance works beautifully for some wearers who find it comforting and receive compliments, but others experience it as unpleasantly sharp or can't smell it at all, making it one of the most unpredictable fragrances in the community.