Eau Maximum vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
Eau MaximumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
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.
Eau Maximum1/4
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
- Eau Maximum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau MaximumNickelMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%
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 hate37%Love
46%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
67 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%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
herbal30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintGrapefruitOrange
Heart
TeaThymeAmalfi LemonSageRosemary
Base
MuskPatchouliNutmegCinnamon
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Musk. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
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#12,776
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#41,533
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEau MaximumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau Maximum by Nickel is an aromatic spicy scent released in 2006. It opens with a crisp, cooling blast of mint and grapefruit, settling into a herbal core of tea, thyme, and rosemary. Designed for the active man, it provides a clean, energetic profile that holds up well during physical activity or hot summer days.
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, Eau Maximum or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Eau Maximum or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Eau Maximum 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Maximum or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Eau Maximum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Maximum and MDM Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Musk.
Is Eau Maximum 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 Eau Maximum and MDM Black?
Eau Maximum has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Tea, Thyme, Amalfi Lemon and Sage, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. 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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