Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Misqaal

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,598 AromaticCitrus

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7%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #17,565 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

MDM Black2/4

Misqaal2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Rose. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 18%

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,565

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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, MDM Black or Misqaal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, MDM Black 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Misqaal?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Misqaal 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Rose.

Is MDM Black or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

MDM Black suits evening wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MDM Black and Misqaal?

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. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).