Black Diamond vs Madeleine de Madeleine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Madeleine de Madeleine takes 7 of 7 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Madeleine de MadeleineChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Diamond0/7
Madeleine de Madeleine7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Madeleine de Madeleine
- Community sentiment
- Madeleine de Madeleine
- Longevity
- Madeleine de Madeleine
- Sillage & projection
- Madeleine de Madeleine
- Value for money
- Madeleine de Madeleine
- Versatility
- Madeleine de Madeleine
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Madeleine de Madeleine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black DiamondCanaliMadeleine de MadeleineMadeleine MonoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
4.50/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%
Category winnerMadeleine de MadeleineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
68%Love
21%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerMadeleine de MadeleineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMadeleine de Madeleine
SillageMadeleine de Madeleine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMadeleine de MadeleineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
white floral100%
tuberose92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base6 to 9 hours
LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Top
PeachHyacinthBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomGeraniumOsmanthusCorianderVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Tolu BalsamOakmossVetiverSandalwoodIris
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer34
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring93
Summer87
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night100
Category winnerMadeleine de MadeleineMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,261
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerMadeleine de MadeleineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…
Reviews →Madeleine de Madeleine by Madeleine Mono captures the dramatic flair of late seventies perfumery. It centers on a crisp, dry tuberose that contrasts with sweet peach and green hyacinth. Built for someone who wants to be noticed, it wraps the wearer in a grand floral shroud that eventually settles into a warm, resinous…
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, Black Diamond or Madeleine de Madeleine?
Madeleine de Madeleine takes 7 of 7 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Madeleine de Madeleine is rated 4.50/5 from 38 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Madeleine de Madeleine for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or Madeleine de Madeleine?
Madeleine de Madeleine lasts longest (Madeleine de Madeleine 72/100, Black Diamond 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or Madeleine de Madeleine?
Madeleine de Madeleine projects furthest (Madeleine de Madeleine 75/100, Black Diamond 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and Madeleine de Madeleine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet.
Is Black Diamond or Madeleine de Madeleine better for summer or winter?
For summer, Madeleine de Madeleine is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. Black Diamond suits evening wear; Madeleine de Madeleine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and Madeleine de Madeleine?
Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach and Amber. Madeleine de Madeleine has top notes of Peach, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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