Fragrance comparison

Mine Noir 1970 Nice vs Kaiak O2

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mine Noir 1970 Nice

Marc Joseph

4.1513 votes

Rank #50,818 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Kaiak O2

Natura · 2023

4.01241 votes

Rank #28,819 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mine Noir 1970 Nice takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mine Noir 1970 Nice
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak O2
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mine Noir 1970 Nice3/5

Kaiak O22/5

Ratings & consensus: Kaiak O2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mine Noir 1970 Nice
Sillage & projection: Mine Noir 1970 Nice
Value for money: Mine Noir 1970 Nice
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kaiak O2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mine Noir 1970 NiceMarc Joseph

Kaiak O2Natura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 71%Had 10%Want 19%

4.01/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerKaiak O2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

23%Like

31%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

30%Love

36%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMine Noir 1970 Nice

SillageMine Noir 1970 Nice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMine Noir 1970 NiceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aquatic84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

green46%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronAppleCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverPepperGeraniumWhite WoodsRaspberryLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmber

Top

LemonWatery NotesGrapefruitLavenderMintJuniperCardamomApple

Heart

PineGeraniumCedarViolet

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Cardamom, Vetiver and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mine Noir 1970 Nice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,819

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak O2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mine Noir 1970 Nice by Marc Joseph delivers an energetic burst of crisp green apple, sharp Italian citron, and peppery cardamom right out of the sprayer. The opening feels bright and punchy. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium, and dry vetiver with a subtle touc…

Reviews →

Natura Kaiak O2 is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2023. It features a refreshing blend of lemon, mint, and watery notes that provide a cooling sensation, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days. The composition balances crisp spicy pepper with an earthy priprioca base, creating a cl…

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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 1970 Nice or Kaiak O2?

Mine Noir 1970 Nice takes 3 of 5 categories. Mine Noir 1970 Nice is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Kaiak O2 is rated 4.01/5 from 241 votes. Choose Mine Noir 1970 Nice for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak O2 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mine Noir 1970 Nice or Kaiak O2?

Mine Noir 1970 Nice lasts longest (Mine Noir 1970 Nice 69/100, Kaiak O2 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mine Noir 1970 Nice or Kaiak O2?

Mine Noir 1970 Nice projects furthest (Mine Noir 1970 Nice 59/100, Kaiak O2 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mine Noir 1970 Nice and Kaiak O2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Vetiver and Geranium.

Is Mine Noir 1970 Nice or Kaiak O2 better for summer or winter?

Mine Noir 1970 Nice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mine Noir 1970 Nice and Kaiak O2?

Mine Noir 1970 Nice has top notes of Citron, Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Pepper, Geranium and White Woods, a base of Musk and Amber. Kaiak O2 has top notes of Lemon, Watery Notes, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Pine, Geranium, Cedar and Violet, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.