Lavender vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
LavenderChoose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lavender2/4
MDM Black2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- Lavender
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lavender
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LavenderBronnleyMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 36%Had 27%Want 37%
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 hate27%Love
39%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
6%Hate
33 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
Category winners
LongevityMDM Black
SillageMDM Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLavenderBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
lavender86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
herbal44%
green30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderRosemaryEucalyptus
Heart
GeraniumRoseOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliMoss
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall63
Winter13
Day100
Night25
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#23,825
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#41,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLavenderHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBronnley Lavender is a crisp woody aromatic option designed specifically for casual daytime wear. It opens with a sharp herbaceous burst of lavender paired with cooling eucalyptus. This clean profile settles down quietly on the skin, offering an herbal freshness that keeps you feeling comfortable on warm spring mornin…
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, Lavender or MDM Black?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lavender is rated 3.55/5 from 33 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Lavender for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Lavender or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Lavender 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lavender or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Lavender 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lavender and MDM Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Rose and Orange Blossom.
Is Lavender or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
Lavender suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lavender and MDM Black?
Lavender has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli and Moss. 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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