Genesis Homme vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
Genesis HommeChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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.
Genesis 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
- Genesis Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis HommeLe ChameauMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
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 hate61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · 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
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 botharomatic100%
musky92%
woody84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Green AppleViolet LeafLemonGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderRosemaryAnisePatchouliSandalwood
Base3 to 4 hours
OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber
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 seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall91
Winter27
Day100
Night92
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#32,395
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#40,172
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGenesis HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis Homme by Le Chameau is an aromatic fougere built around a crisp blend of fruits, clean herbs, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of green apple, grapefruit, and lemon, cushioned by leafy violet leaf. As the initial brightness settles, the core turns herbal and spicy through lavender, rosemar…
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, Genesis Homme or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky 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, Genesis Homme or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Genesis Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Homme or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Genesis Homme 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Homme and MDM Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender.
Is Genesis Homme or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
Genesis Homme suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Homme and MDM Black?
Genesis Homme has top notes of Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Anise and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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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