Fragrance comparison

Eleusis vs MDM Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Eleusis

Andre Sinan

5.001 votes

Rank #56,501 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,874 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 2 of 2 categories.

Eleusis
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Eleusis0/2

MDM Black2/2

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

EleusisAndre Sinan

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNutmegRosemary

Heart

LavenderGingerCinnamonGeranium

Base

PatchouliVetiverMyrrhBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Rosemary and Lavender. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eleusis by Andre Sinan pairs aromatic herbs with warm, dry spices. Rosemary and mandarin orange open this fragrance, which soon reveals a hot ginger and cinnamon heart before settling on a dry patchouli base. It suits men who prefer traditional woodiness mixed with sharp, energizing spices.

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, Eleusis or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 2 of 2 categories. Eleusis is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Eleusis for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Eleusis or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Eleusis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eleusis and MDM Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Rosemary and Lavender.

Is Eleusis or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Eleusis suits evening wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eleusis and MDM Black?

Eleusis has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Myrrh and Benzoin. 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.