Fragrance comparison

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver vs MDM Black

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #32,423 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,541 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver1/4

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: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

2 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cinnamon. 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

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGinger, Elemi & VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and MDM Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear; MDM Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and MDM Black?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood. 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.