300 vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
300Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
3000/4
MDM Black3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- MDM Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- MDM Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
300ScentBarMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%
4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
53%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
71%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMDM Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMDM BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
balsamic48%
soft spicy30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypresselemiClary SageNutmeg
Heart
GingerCuminVetiverVanillaAmbergris
Base
CedarGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Vetiver, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,676
PerfumerViola Pompili
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot300 by ScentBar is a woody spicy fragrance that finds its footing through sharp cypress and resinous elemi. It quickly warms into a heart of ginger and cumin, making it a distinct choice for casual daily wear. This scent maintains a modern profile suitable for those who prefer an assertive, easygoing presence on their…
Reviews →Marc de la Morandiere MDM Black hits the skin with a brisk surge of bergamot, sharp lemon, and cool mint before quickly revealing a deeper, darker core. It bridges sunny Mediterranean brightness and shadowy woods. The opening citrus spark softens within twenty minutes as aromatic lavender, warm cinnamon, and green app…
Reviews →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, 300 or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories. 300 is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose 300 for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, 300 or MDM Black?
They last about the same: 300 83/100, MDM Black 83/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 300 or MDM Black?
Projection is very close: MDM Black 83/100, 300 81/100 for sillage.
Do 300 and MDM Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Vetiver, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.
Is 300 or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
300 suits evening wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 300 and MDM Black?
300 has top notes of Cypress, elemi, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Ginger, Cumin, Vetiver and Vanilla, a base of Cedar, Gurjan balsam, Guaiac Wood and Musk. MDM Black has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Vetiver and Vanilla.
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