Fragrance comparison

Le Seducteur vs MDM Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Le Seducteur

G. Nejman

4.2575 votes

Rank #10,836 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,134 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Le Seducteur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Le Seducteur2/5

MDM Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: MDM Black
Value for money: MDM Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Le Seducteur
Fragranxe ranking: Le Seducteur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SeducteurG. Nejman

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

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

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

75 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

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%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

herbal53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaRosemaryGalbanumBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymePatchouliNutmegGreen NotesCinnamon

Base8-12 hrs

PineMossLeatherHoneyMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerLe SeducteurLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Date 36%Casual 30%Work 18%Party 15%

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#10,836

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#38,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe SeducteurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Seducteur opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter artemisia, crushed mint, and green galbanum. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol surge quickly gives way to a dense, resinous pine needle accord wrapped in stiff jacket leather and earthy patchouli. It feels rugged. Think of walking through a freezing…

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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, Le Seducteur or MDM Black?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Le Seducteur is rated 4.25/5 from 75 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Le Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Seducteur or MDM Black?

They last about the same: Le Seducteur 83/100, MDM Black 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le Seducteur or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Le Seducteur 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Seducteur and MDM Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Mint and Patchouli.

Is Le Seducteur or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Le Seducteur suits evening wear; MDM Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Seducteur and MDM Black?

Le Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Green Notes, a base of Pine, Moss, Leather and Honey. 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.