Cabana vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CabanaChoose it for a green and woody 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.
Cabana2/4
MDM Black2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- Cabana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cabana
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CabanaKiller OudMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 150 votes
Have 85%Had 15%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 hate51%Love
27%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
124 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 winnerCabanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
earthy65%
mossy53%
fresh42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumMintOrange Blossom
Heart
IvyMossVetiver
Base
Dry WoodMyrrhPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Orange Blossom, Moss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer99
Fall0
Winter16
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#4,501
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#41,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCabanaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCabana by Killer Oud is a green, woody aromatic fragrance built around galbanum, mint, ivy, moss and dry woods. On skin, reviewers often describe it as fresh cut grass, cool greenery and a mossy vetiver dry-down, with a clear link to Amouage Beach Hut Man. It suits warm weather best, especially if you like sharp, clea…
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, Cabana or MDM Black?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cabana is rated 3.98/5 from 150 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cabana for a green and woody 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, Cabana or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Cabana 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cabana or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Cabana 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cabana and MDM Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Mint, Orange Blossom, Moss and Vetiver.
Is Cabana 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 Cabana and MDM Black?
Cabana has top notes of Galbanum, Mint and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ivy, Moss and Vetiver, a base of Dry Wood, Myrrh 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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