Heritage Man vs Mastermind Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Heritage ManChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mastermind NoirChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Heritage Man2/4
Mastermind Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Heritage Man
- Sillage & projection
- Heritage Man
- Value for money
- Mastermind Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mastermind Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Heritage ManNabeelMastermind NoirNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%
4.22/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
56%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHeritage Man
SillageHeritage Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMastermind NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
leather69%
sweet61%
woody100%
leather90%
amber80%
warm spicy70%
musky60%
powdery50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegPineappleRaspberryLemonLimeOrangeBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
SaffronLavenderCorianderWormwoodJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid
Base
PatchouliIncenseCastoreumOakmossLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood
Top
Woody NotesCloveWallflowerGrassRosemarySweet Notes
Heart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliGuaiac WoodVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Tobacco LeafLabdanumLeatherCastoreumMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Patchouli, Castoreum and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night75
Spring62
Summer8
Fall69
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,124
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#27,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerMastermind NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHeritage Man is a dense woody oriental with bright citrus and fruit on top, then a spiced floral heart that settles into leather, incense, moss, amber and musk. It comes across smooth rather than rough, with an earthy, slightly animalic base. Best for wearers who enjoy bold traditional structures and do not mind some …
Reviews →Mastermind Noir by Nabeel delivers a dry, earthy profile centered around smoked woods, tobacco, and castoreum. Launched in 2022, this unisex leather fragrance targets enthusiasts who prefer dense, dark compositions over mainstream sweetness. It performs best in cold weather, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of res…
Reviews →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, Heritage Man or Mastermind Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Heritage Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Mastermind Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 27 votes. Choose Heritage Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mastermind Noir for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Heritage Man or Mastermind Noir?
Heritage Man lasts longest (Heritage Man 85/100, Mastermind Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Heritage Man or Mastermind Noir?
Heritage Man projects furthest (Heritage Man 81/100, Mastermind Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Heritage Man and Mastermind Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Patchouli, Castoreum and Leather.
Is Heritage Man or Mastermind Noir better for summer or winter?
Heritage Man suits daytime wear; Mastermind Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Heritage Man and Mastermind Noir?
Heritage Man has top notes of Nutmeg, Pineapple, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Lavender, Coriander and Wormwood, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Castoreum and Oakmoss. Mastermind Noir has top notes of Woody Notes, Clove, Wallflower and Grass, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Labdanum, Leather and Castoreum.
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