Fragrance comparison

Magnifico Patchouli vs MDM Black

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Magnifico Patchouli

Angelo Caroli

3.2921 votes

Rank #57,960 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,541 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Magnifico Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Best in winter, evening wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Magnifico Patchouli0/4

MDM Black4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MDM Black
Sillage & projection: MDM Black
Value for money: MDM Black
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

Magnifico PatchouliAngelo Caroli

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

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

29%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

10%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

patchouli88%

woody77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveGeraniumBasilRosemaryNutmeg

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

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#57,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angelo Caroli Magnifico Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, pinned down by aromatic basil. The citrus recedes quickly, letting warm cinnamon and pungent clove take control of the heart. As the fragrance settles, dark patchouli and dry guaiac wood form a heavy, earthy base that clings …

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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, Magnifico Patchouli or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Magnifico Patchouli is rated 3.29/5 from 21 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Magnifico Patchouli for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnifico Patchouli or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Magnifico Patchouli 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifico Patchouli or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Magnifico Patchouli 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifico Patchouli and MDM Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is Magnifico Patchouli or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Magnifico Patchouli suits evening wear; MDM Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnifico Patchouli and MDM Black?

Magnifico Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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.