Fragrance comparison

Mine Noir 1950 Paris vs 69 Fahrenheit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mine Noir 1950 Paris

Marc Joseph

4.5413 votes

Rank #32,243 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

69 Fahrenheit

Alexandria Fragrances

3.6635 votes

Rank #28,197 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mine Noir 1950 Paris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
69 Fahrenheit
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mine Noir 1950 Paris4/5

69 Fahrenheit1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mine Noir 1950 Paris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mine Noir 1950 Paris
Sillage & projection: Mine Noir 1950 Paris
Value for money: Mine Noir 1950 Paris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 69 Fahrenheit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mine Noir 1950 ParisMarc Joseph

69 FahrenheitAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

3.66/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerMine Noir 1950 ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

40%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMine Noir 1950 Paris

SillageMine Noir 1950 Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMine Noir 1950 ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

musky65%

patchouli56%

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CedarPatchouli

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodTonka Bean

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMusk

Top

LavenderNutmegChamomileHawthornCedarLemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Violet LeafHoneysuckleJasmineSandalwoodCarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskPatchouliTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring78

Summer33

Fall78

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,197

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner69 FahrenheitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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69 Fahrenheit opens with bright citrus, lavender, and nutmeg, then moves into a greener floral heart built around violet leaf, honeysuckle, and cedar. The dry-down brings leather, vetiver, musk, and amber, giving it a classic masculine feel that usually suits cooler weather and anyone who likes woody florals with a sl…

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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, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or 69 Fahrenheit?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris takes 4 of 5 categories. Mine Noir 1950 Paris is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; 69 Fahrenheit is rated 3.66/5 from 35 votes. Choose Mine Noir 1950 Paris for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 69 Fahrenheit for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or 69 Fahrenheit?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris lasts longest (Mine Noir 1950 Paris 75/100, 69 Fahrenheit 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or 69 Fahrenheit?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris projects furthest (Mine Noir 1950 Paris 69/100, 69 Fahrenheit 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mine Noir 1950 Paris and 69 Fahrenheit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Mine Noir 1950 Paris or 69 Fahrenheit better for summer or winter?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris suits evening wear; 69 Fahrenheit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mine Noir 1950 Paris and 69 Fahrenheit?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris has top notes of Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather and Musk. 69 Fahrenheit has top notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Chamomile and Hawthorn, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli.