Fragrance comparison

Mine Noir 1950 Paris vs Primero Marocaine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

Mine Noir 1950 Paris

Marc Joseph

4.5413 votes

Rank #32,243 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Primero Marocaine

ArteOlfatto

3.86156 votes

Rank #4,350 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Primero Marocaine takes 3 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.
Primero Marocaine
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mine Noir 1950 Paris2/5

Primero Marocaine3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mine Noir 1950 ParisMarc Joseph

Primero MarocaineArteOlfatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

3.86/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

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

54%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPrimero Marocaine

SillagePrimero Marocaine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value64

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%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

tobacco84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

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

TobaccoSaffronCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

PatchouliCedarVetiver

Base

VanillaWoody NotesTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodLeatherMusk

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

Spring52

Summer35

Fall98

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

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

Men28

Unisex64

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPrimero MarocaineHigher 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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Primero Marocaine opens with a warm rush of tobacco, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg, then settles into a smoother, sweeter drydown with vanilla, woods and a soft leather tint. It often reads rich, spiced and textured rather than airy. On skin, the tobacco can feel creamier and more rounded than it does on fabric. This i…

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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 Primero Marocaine?

Primero Marocaine takes 3 of 5 categories. Mine Noir 1950 Paris is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Primero Marocaine is rated 3.86/5 from 156 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 Primero Marocaine for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or Primero Marocaine?

Primero Marocaine lasts longest (Primero Marocaine 86/100, Mine Noir 1950 Paris 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mine Noir 1950 Paris or Primero Marocaine?

Primero Marocaine projects furthest (Primero Marocaine 75/100, Mine Noir 1950 Paris 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mine Noir 1950 Paris and Primero Marocaine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Mine Noir 1950 Paris or Primero Marocaine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mine Noir 1950 Paris and Primero Marocaine?

Mine Noir 1950 Paris has top notes of Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather and Musk. Primero Marocaine has top notes of Tobacco, Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Amber.