Fragrance comparison

Cognac Haze Pour Homme vs MDM Black

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

Cognac Haze Pour Homme

Camille Rochelle

4.6580 votes

Rank #29,649 CitrusAmber

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44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #40,444 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cognac Haze Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cognac Haze Pour Homme1/5

MDM Black4/5

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): MDM Black
Fragranxe ranking: Cognac Haze Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cognac Haze Pour HommeCamille Rochelle

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.65/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 63%Had 5%Want 32%

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

73%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

1%Hate

80 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitPearBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberTonka BeanPatchouliCedarVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerMDM BlackLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer35

Fall100

Winter92

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,649

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCognac Haze Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cognac Haze Pour Homme by Camille Rochelle combines an energetic burst of citrus with warm amber and aromatic woods. The fragrance opens with bright grapefruit, zesty bergamot, and crisp pear, giving it an immediate fruity freshness. As the initial brightness settles, classic lavender and sweet orange blossom emerge a…

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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, Cognac Haze Pour Homme or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Cognac Haze Pour Homme is rated 4.65/5 from 80 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cognac Haze Pour Homme for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, Cognac Haze Pour Homme or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Cognac Haze Pour Homme 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cognac Haze Pour Homme or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Cognac Haze Pour Homme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cognac Haze Pour Homme and MDM Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lavender.

Is Cognac Haze Pour Homme or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Cognac Haze Pour Homme suits evening wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cognac Haze Pour Homme and MDM Black?

Cognac Haze Pour Homme has top notes of Grapefruit, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Patchouli 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.