His Obsession vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
His Obsession2/5
MDM Black3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- His Obsession
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- MDM Black
- Fragranxe ranking
- His Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His ObsessionThe Dua BrandMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
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 hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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 winnerHis ObsessionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
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 seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#35,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#40,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHis ObsessionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…
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, His Obsession or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, His Obsession or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, His Obsession 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Obsession or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, His Obsession 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Obsession and MDM Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Carnation.
Is His Obsession or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
His Obsession suits evening wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Obsession and MDM Black?
His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. 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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