Fragrance comparison

Mine Noir 1950 Paris vs Fahrenheit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 24,528 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mine Noir 1950 Paris

Marc Joseph

4.5413 votes

Rank #32,243 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Fahrenheit

Dior · 1988

3.9824,515 votes

Rank #689 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris takes 2 of 5 categories.

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.
Fahrenheit
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mine Noir 1950 Paris2/5

Fahrenheit1/5

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

Mine Noir 1950 ParisMarc Joseph

FahrenheitDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

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

48%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

21,387 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value53

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%

leather100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · 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

Nutmeg FlowerLavenderCedarMandarin OrangeChamomileBergamotHawthornLemon

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSandalwoodCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

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

Spring55

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

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

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#689

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac

Launched1988

Reviews997

Category winnerFahrenheitHigher 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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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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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 Fahrenheit?

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

Which lasts longer, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or Fahrenheit?

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

Which projects more, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or Fahrenheit?

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

Do Mine Noir 1950 Paris and Fahrenheit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% 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 Fahrenheit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mine Noir 1950 Paris and 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. 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.