Fragrance comparison

H2Eau Emerald Oasis vs MDM Black

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

H2Eau Emerald Oasis

Clean

3.2245 votes

Rank #64,287 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #39,165 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

H2Eau Emerald Oasis
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. 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.

H2Eau Emerald Oasis0/5

MDM Black5/5

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: MDM Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H2Eau Emerald OasisClean

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 58%

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

18%Love

27%Like

22%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

45 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitWatery NotesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Mandarin OrangeCedarOrange Blossom

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskVetiverSandalwood

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 season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean launched H2Eau Emerald Oasis in 2023 as an easygoing citrus aquatic fragrance built for uncomplicated daily use. The profile opens with a splash of grapefruit, bergamot, and clear watery notes that immediately evoke cool water and fresh citrus peel. As the initial mist settles, mandarin orange joins crisp cedar …

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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, H2Eau Emerald Oasis or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 5 of 5 categories. H2Eau Emerald Oasis is rated 3.22/5 from 45 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose H2Eau Emerald Oasis for a citrus and aquatic character. 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, H2Eau Emerald Oasis or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, H2Eau Emerald Oasis 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H2Eau Emerald Oasis or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, H2Eau Emerald Oasis 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H2Eau Emerald Oasis and MDM Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is H2Eau Emerald Oasis or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

H2Eau Emerald Oasis suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H2Eau Emerald Oasis and MDM Black?

H2Eau Emerald Oasis has top notes of Grapefruit, Watery Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.