9am vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
9amChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
9am2/4
MDM Black2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- 9am
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 9am
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
9amAfnanMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 417 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
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 hate30%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
11%Dislike
7%Hate
355 votes
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
LongevityMDM Black
SillageMDM Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner9amBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonMandarin OrangeCardamomPink Pepper
Heart
LavenderOrange BlossomGreen AppleRose
Base
MuskMossCedarPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
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#6,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews56
Overall rank#41,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winner9amHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAfnan 9am opens with bright lemon and mandarin, then settles into a clean lavender musk with green apple, soft woods, and a faint earthy edge. It reads fresh, lightly sweet, and easy to wear, though the sharp citrus opening and mossy-musky drydown can feel synthetic on some skin. This suits shoppers after an affordabl…
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, 9am or MDM Black?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 9am is rated 3.68/5 from 417 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose 9am for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, 9am or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, 9am 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 9am or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, 9am 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 9am and MDM Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Orange Blossom.
Is 9am or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 9am and MDM Black?
9am has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Green Apple and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Patchouli. 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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