Fragrance comparison

#269 Noir vs Mehrab

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

#269 Noir

Le Ré Noir

4.003 votes

Rank #61,516 AmberTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Mehrab

Rasasi

3.6030 votes

Rank #15,639 TobaccoRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#269 Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

#269 Noir
Choose it for a amber and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mehrab
Choose it for a tobacco and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

#269 Noir2/3

Mehrab1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #269 Noir
Sillage & projection: #269 Noir
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mehrab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#269 NoirLe Ré Noir

MehrabRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

3.60/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 36%Had 21%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevity#269 Noir

Sillage#269 Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

tobacco86%

woody72%

sweet58%

animalic44%

whiskey30%

tobacco100%

rose92%

woody84%

musky77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both tobacco, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

AmberTobaccoWoody NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseSaffron

Heart

TobaccoAmber

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Tobacco, Woody Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for #269 Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring60

Summer30

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 11%

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,516

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMehrabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Ré Noir #269 Noir hits the skin with dark, unvarnished intensity. The opening unleashes dry tobacco leaf steeped in boozy malt whiskey before molten resin takes over. Expect immediate warmth. Heavy amber anchors the heart, softened by raw cedar shavings and a feral musk that keeps the drydown grounded. You will not…

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Mehrab by Rasasi presents a bold musk-centered profile for women, anchored by saffron and rose. This fragrance leans heavily into its musky, woody character, creating a significant presence that demands attention. It is best suited for those who appreciate deep, resinous scents and want something that lingers on the s…

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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, #269 Noir or Mehrab?

#269 Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. #269 Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Mehrab is rated 3.60/5 from 30 votes. Choose #269 Noir for a amber and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mehrab for a tobacco and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #269 Noir or Mehrab?

#269 Noir lasts longest (#269 Noir 93/100, Mehrab 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #269 Noir or Mehrab?

#269 Noir projects furthest (#269 Noir 88/100, Mehrab 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #269 Noir and Mehrab smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Tobacco, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is #269 Noir or Mehrab better for summer or winter?

#269 Noir suits evening wear; Mehrab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #269 Noir and Mehrab?

#269 Noir features Amber, Tobacco, Woody Notes and Musk. Mehrab has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco and Amber, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.