Fragrance comparison

Mine Noir 1950 Paris vs Paramour

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 583 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mine Noir 1950 Paris

Marc Joseph

4.5413 votes

Rank #32,243 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Paramour

Omanluxury

4.23570 votes

Rank #1,083 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Mine Noir 1950 Paris3/5

Paramour2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mine Noir 1950 ParisMarc Joseph

ParamourOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

4.23/ 5 · 570 votes

Have 84%Had 16%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

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

445 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityParamour

SillageMine Noir 1950 Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value55

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%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

RaspberrySaffronGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineCinnamonLily

Base

LeatherCaramelAmberPatchouliSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMoss

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Leather. 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

Spring58

Summer17

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%

Men28

Unisex58

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,083

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerParamourHigher 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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Paramour by Omanluxury offers a complex, leathery rose profile grounded by sweet caramel and warm spice. This unisex scent behaves like a sophisticated date night choice, showing impressive longevity during cooler autumn evenings. The blend focuses on a smooth, non-animalic leather base paired with raspberry and saffr…

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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 Paramour?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris takes 3 of 5 categories. Mine Noir 1950 Paris is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Paramour is rated 4.23/5 from 570 votes. Choose Mine Noir 1950 Paris for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Paramour for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or Paramour?

Paramour lasts longest (Paramour 78/100, Mine Noir 1950 Paris 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or Paramour?

Projection is very close: Mine Noir 1950 Paris 69/100, Paramour 68/100 for sillage.

Do Mine Noir 1950 Paris and Paramour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Leather.

Is Mine Noir 1950 Paris or Paramour 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 Paramour?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris has top notes of Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather and Musk. Paramour has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Lily, a base of Leather, Caramel, Amber and Patchouli.