Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Mystic Stone

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #39,946 AromaticCitrus

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61%scent match

Closely related

Mystic Stone

Dilís Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #67,937 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

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.
Mystic Stone
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MDM Black4/5

Mystic Stone1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Mystic StoneDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMystic StoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

woody53%

amber42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderPatchouliGeraniumRosemary

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberSandalwoodCashmere WoodVetiver

Category winnerMDM BlackLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher 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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Mystic Stone by Dilís Parfum is a crisp aromatic citrus fragrance tailored for men, launched in 2025. The composition leads with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, bergamot, and cooling mint. This brisk opening settles into a green, herbal heart dominated by classic lavender, earthy patchouli, geraniu…

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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, MDM Black or Mystic Stone?

MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Mystic Stone is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. 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. Choose Mystic Stone for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Mystic Stone?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Mystic Stone 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Mystic Stone?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Mystic Stone 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Mystic Stone smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Mint and Grapefruit.

Is MDM Black or Mystic Stone better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MDM Black and Mystic Stone?

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. Mystic Stone has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.