Fragrance comparison

Chicomecoatl vs MDM Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Chicomecoatl

Azteque · 2020

4.001 votes

Rank #66,312 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,805 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 2 of 4 categories.

Chicomecoatl
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chicomecoatl1/4

MDM Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MDM Black
Sillage & projection: Chicomecoatl
Value for money: Tie
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

ChicomecoatlAzteque

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

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 hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageChicomecoatl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

tropical65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AgaveStrelitziaKiwiBasilCumin

Heart

JuniperRosemaryMossGreen Tea

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedarOak

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Moss, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,312

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched2020

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chicomecoatl by Azteque is an aromatic fougere that blends vegetal agave and fresh basil into a crisp, dry profile. This unisex scent pivots from a bright, herbal opening into an earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Ideal for humid spring afternoons, it is a refreshing, non-sweet choice for those who prefer their fragran…

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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…

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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, Chicomecoatl or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 2 of 4 categories. Chicomecoatl is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Chicomecoatl for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chicomecoatl or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Chicomecoatl 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chicomecoatl or MDM Black?

Chicomecoatl projects furthest (Chicomecoatl 88/100, MDM Black 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chicomecoatl and MDM Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Moss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Chicomecoatl or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Chicomecoatl suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chicomecoatl and MDM Black?

Chicomecoatl has top notes of Agave, Strelitzia, Kiwi and Basil, heart notes of Juniper, Rosemary, Moss and Green Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. 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.