Fragrance comparison

Fahrenheit vs Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24,536 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fahrenheit

Dior · 1988

3.9824,515 votes

Rank #714 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Fire

Mine Perfume Lab

3.6721 votes

Rank #58,199 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fahrenheit takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fahrenheit
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fahrenheit4/5

Fire1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FahrenheitDior

FireMine Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 77%Had 3%Want 21%

Category winnerFahrenheitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

21,387 votes

19%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFahrenheit

SillageFahrenheit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value56

Category winnerFireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Nutmeg FlowerLavenderCedarMandarin OrangeChamomileBergamotHawthornLemon

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSandalwoodCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

BergamotCedarLavender

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnationNutmegViolet

Base

AmberVetiverLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer31

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#714

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac

Launched1988

Reviews997

Overall rank#58,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFahrenheitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Fahrenheit is a bold masculine staple that balances green violet leaf, dry cedarwood, and rich jacket leather. It hits the air with a famous blast of zesty mandarin, calming chamomile, and crisp violet leaf that gives off a distinct, industrial petrol vibe. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, warm nutm…

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Fire by Mine Perfume Lab is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Fire was launched in 2014. Top notes are Bergamot, Cedar and Lavender; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Nutmeg and Violet; base notes are Amber, Vetiver and Leather.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fahrenheit or Fire?

Fahrenheit takes 4 of 5 categories. Fahrenheit is rated 3.98/5 from 24,515 votes; Fire is rated 3.67/5 from 21 votes. Choose Fahrenheit for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Fire for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fahrenheit or Fire?

Fahrenheit lasts longest (Fahrenheit 75/100, Fire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fahrenheit or Fire?

Fahrenheit projects furthest (Fahrenheit 69/100, Fire 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fahrenheit and Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Fahrenheit or Fire better for summer or winter?

Fire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fahrenheit and Fire?

Fahrenheit has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Carnation, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Cedar and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Leather.