Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Mine Noir 1970 Nice

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura

Armaf

4.22253 votes

Rank #2,548 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

Mine Noir 1970 Nice

Marc Joseph

4.1513 votes

Rank #50,818 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Mine Noir 1970 Nice
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aura4/5

Mine Noir 1970 Nice0/5

Ratings & consensus: Aura
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Aura
Value for money: Aura
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraArmaf

Mine Noir 1970 NiceMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 71%Had 10%Want 19%

Category winnerAuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

253 votes

46%Love

23%Like

31%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleLemonBlack Cardamom

Heart

VioletIrisLavenderGeraniumPepper

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

CitronAppleCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverPepperGeraniumWhite WoodsRaspberryLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mine Noir 1970 Nice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#50,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and tart lemon, sliced through by a dark, smoky cardamom note. This unusual spice prevents the fruit from smelling like a cheap body spray, giving the initial spray a fresh, slightly bitter edge. As it settles, a clean, laundry-like musk rises to meet a powdery violet and …

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Mine Noir 1970 Nice by Marc Joseph delivers an energetic burst of crisp green apple, sharp Italian citron, and peppery cardamom right out of the sprayer. The opening feels bright and punchy. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium, and dry vetiver with a subtle touc…

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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, Aura or Mine Noir 1970 Nice?

Aura takes 4 of 5 categories. Aura is rated 4.22/5 from 253 votes; Mine Noir 1970 Nice is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aura for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mine Noir 1970 Nice for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Mine Noir 1970 Nice?

They last about the same: Aura 69/100, Mine Noir 1970 Nice 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Mine Noir 1970 Nice?

Projection is very close: Aura 61/100, Mine Noir 1970 Nice 59/100 for sillage.

Do Aura and Mine Noir 1970 Nice smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Aura or Mine Noir 1970 Nice better for summer or winter?

Mine Noir 1970 Nice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Mine Noir 1970 Nice?

Aura has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Lemon and Black Cardamom, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Mine Noir 1970 Nice has top notes of Citron, Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Pepper, Geranium and White Woods, a base of Musk and Amber.