Cedro vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
CedroChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cedro1/4
MDM Black3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- MDM Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cedro
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CedroMahoganyMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%
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 hate44%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
48 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 winnerMDM BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom
Base
Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer38
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night90
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#27,275
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#41,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCedroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCedro opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean woodiness that does not overpower. The dry cedar base gives it a grounded, masculine quality that works well for offic…
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, Cedro or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Cedro or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Cedro 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cedro or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Cedro 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cedro and MDM Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cinnamon.
Is Cedro or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
Cedro suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedro and MDM Black?
Cedro has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Teak 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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