Fragrance comparison

Fahrenheit vs Mine Noir 1950 Paris

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 24,528 ratings analysed

Fahrenheit

Dior · 1988

3.9824,515 votes

Rank #689 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mine Noir 1950 Paris

Marc Joseph

4.5413 votes

Rank #32,243 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris takes 2 of 5 categories.

Fahrenheit
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mine Noir 1950 Paris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fahrenheit1/5

Mine Noir 1950 Paris2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mine Noir 1950 Paris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mine Noir 1950 Paris
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

Mine Noir 1950 ParisMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

Category winnerMine Noir 1950 ParisRating 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

54%Love

46%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMine Noir 1950 ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

woody100%

powdery91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

musky65%

patchouli56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and leather

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

Top15-30 mins

CedarPatchouli

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodTonka Bean

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesCedar, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk. Durations are only published for Mine Noir 1950 Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer33

Fall78

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

Date 32%Casual 25%Party 24%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#689

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac

Launched1988

Reviews997

Overall rank#32,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Marc Joseph Mine Noir 1950 Paris brings a dark, unpolished timber profile to everyday wear. The first spray releases a sharp kick of dry cedar and earthy patchouli. It smells raw and resinous on initial contact. Give it ten minutes on your skin. As the initial sharpness calms, creamy sandalwood and sweet tonka bean st…

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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, Fahrenheit or Mine Noir 1950 Paris?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris takes 2 of 5 categories. Fahrenheit is rated 3.98/5 from 24,515 votes; Mine Noir 1950 Paris is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Fahrenheit for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mine Noir 1950 Paris for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fahrenheit or Mine Noir 1950 Paris?

They last about the same: Fahrenheit 75/100, Mine Noir 1950 Paris 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fahrenheit or Mine Noir 1950 Paris?

Projection is very close: Fahrenheit 69/100, Mine Noir 1950 Paris 69/100 for sillage.

Do Fahrenheit and Mine Noir 1950 Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Cedar, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.

Is Fahrenheit or Mine Noir 1950 Paris better for summer or winter?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fahrenheit and Mine Noir 1950 Paris?

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. Mine Noir 1950 Paris has top notes of Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather and Musk.