Fragrance comparison

Minya vs XO Exclusif Oud Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 563 ratings analysed

3 wins

Minya

PARIS CORNER

4.32548 votes

Rank #2,538 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

XO Exclusif Oud Noir

Orientica Premium

4.2715 votes

Rank #22,086 AlmondWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Minya takes 3 of 5 categories.

Minya
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Choose it for a almond and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Minya3/5

XO Exclusif Oud Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Minya
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Sillage & projection: XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Value for money: Minya
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Minya

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MinyaPARIS CORNER

XO Exclusif Oud NoirOrientica Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 548 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerMinyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

548 votes

60%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityXO Exclusif Oud Noir

SillageXO Exclusif Oud Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMinyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

nutty84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

almond100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both almond, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AlmondPistachio

Heart2 to 3 hours

HeliotropeJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaSalted CaramelSandalwood

Top

AlmondPink PepperBergamotCardamomAnise

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHeliotropeCypressOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedarwoodAmbrox SuperGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Minya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer96

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#22,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMinyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Minya by Paris Corner is an oriental floral Eau de Parfum launched in 2024 for women and men. It opens with an unmistakable rush of nutty pistachio and bitter almond, giving the impression of freshly whipped nut butter. As the initial brightness settles, floral notes of powdery heliotrope and white jasmine add softnes…

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Orientica Premium XO Exclusif Oud Noir hits the skin with a sharp burst of almond, cardamom, and anise before settling into a warm core of lavender, heliotrope, and cypress. As hours pass on fabric, the dry-down pushes rich vanilla, sandalwood, and guaiac wood into a dense woody cloud. Despite the name, you will searc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Minya or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

Minya takes 3 of 5 categories. Minya is rated 4.32/5 from 548 votes; XO Exclusif Oud Noir is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Minya for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose XO Exclusif Oud Noir for a almond and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Minya or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir lasts longest (XO Exclusif Oud Noir 74/100, Minya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Minya or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir projects furthest (XO Exclusif Oud Noir 75/100, Minya 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Minya and XO Exclusif Oud Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Almond, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Minya or XO Exclusif Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

Minya suits daytime wear; XO Exclusif Oud Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Minya and XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

Minya has top notes of Almond and Pistachio, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Sandalwood. XO Exclusif Oud Noir has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Heliotrope and Cypress, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Ambrox Super.