MDM Black vs Ne m’Oubliez Pas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ne m’Oubliez PasChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
MDM Black4/5
Ne m’Oubliez Pas1/5
- 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)
- MDM Black
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ne m’Oubliez Pas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereNe m’Oubliez PasGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%
4.39/ 5 · 113 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
63%Love
23%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
113 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMDM Black
SillageMDM Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMDM BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
rose84%
fruity77%
floral69%
herbal61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
PlumCuminCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
RoseImmortelleCarnationCinnamon
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliVanillaAmberMoss
Category winnerMDM BlackLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day70
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,172
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#7,710
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerNe m’Oubliez PasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarc 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…
Reviews →Ne m’Oubliez Pas by Guerlain is a rich, warm spicy extrait built around dark fruit and traditional French perfumery warmth. The fragrance opens with dense plum seasoned by cumin and cardamom, delivering an immediate contrast between sweet fruitiness and earthy spice. In the heart, a classic rose combines with dry immo…
Reviews →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 Ne m’Oubliez Pas?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Ne m’Oubliez Pas is rated 4.39/5 from 113 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ne m’Oubliez Pas for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Ne m’Oubliez Pas?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Ne m’Oubliez Pas 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MDM Black or Ne m’Oubliez Pas?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Ne m’Oubliez Pas 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MDM Black and Ne m’Oubliez Pas smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli.
Is MDM Black or Ne m’Oubliez Pas better for summer or winter?
MDM Black suits day or night wear; Ne m’Oubliez Pas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MDM Black and Ne m’Oubliez Pas?
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. Ne m’Oubliez Pas has top notes of Plum, Cumin and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Immortelle, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Moss.
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