Fragrance comparison

Daddy Cool vs MDM Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

Daddy Cool

Superz.

3.7637 votes

Rank #39,562 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Daddy Cool
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Daddy Cool1/4

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: Daddy Cool

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daddy CoolSuperz.

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

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

59%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

22%Hate

37 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotLemonGrapefruitCypressTonka BeanAmberMandarin OrangeMossSaffronFreesiaMuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean. 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

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,562

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDaddy CoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daddy Cool by Superz. is a punchy, citrus-forward oriental fragrance for men. It leads with a sharp mix of bergamot and grapefruit, creating a crisp, bright entrance. The composition shifts into aromatic and woody territory as it settles, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the warmer months whe…

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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, Daddy Cool or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Daddy Cool is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Daddy Cool for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Daddy Cool or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Daddy Cool 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daddy Cool or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Daddy Cool 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daddy Cool and MDM Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.

Is Daddy Cool or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Daddy Cool and MDM Black?

Daddy Cool features Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cypress and Tonka Bean. 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.