Fragrance comparison

Libératrice vs MDM Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Libératrice

Maison de Parfum Berry

3.001 votes

Rank #62,992 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,013 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 3 categories.

Libératrice
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Libératrice0/3

MDM Black3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibératriceMaison de Parfum Berry

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

floral50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeIncenseCarnationCuminAtlas CedarRosePatchouliJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#62,992

PerfumerAnatole Lebreton

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison de Parfum Berry's Libératrice hits the skin with a strong punch of dry cumin before settling into a warm, smoky haze of incense. Designed by Anatole Lebreton, this perfume wraps its resinous core in rose and geranium. It works best during chilly autumn evenings when you want a dry, wood-smoke scent that stays c…

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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, Libératrice or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 3 of 3 categories. Libératrice is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Libératrice for a smoky and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Libératrice or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Libératrice 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Libératrice or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Libératrice 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libératrice and MDM Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Libératrice or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Libératrice suits day or night wear; MDM Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libératrice and MDM Black?

Libératrice features Smoke, Incense, Carnation, Cumin and Atlas Cedar. 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.