Fragrance comparison

Leedys vs MDM Black

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Leedys

The Dua Brand

4.7512 votes

Rank #30,105 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #39,768 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Leedys
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Leedys1/5

MDM Black3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeedysThe Dua Brand

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 62%Had 9%Want 28%

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

83%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

smoky69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotIncenseSandalwoodLavenderRosemaryGrapefruitPatchouliLemonAmbrox SuperCedarCashmere WoodGeranium

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 season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall60

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#39,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLeedysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leedys by The Dua Brand is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits, cooling herbs, and grounding woods. The opening delivers an immediate splash of bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon, creating a sharp, sunny introduction that instantly cuts through warm air. Soon after, aromatic rosemary and soothing…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Leedys or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Leedys is rated 4.75/5 from 12 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Leedys for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime 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, Leedys or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Leedys 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leedys or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Leedys 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leedys and MDM Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Sandalwood and Lavender.

Is Leedys or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Leedys suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leedys and MDM Black?

Leedys features Bergamot, Incense, Sandalwood, Lavender and Rosemary. 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.