Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Or Choc

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #37,987 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Or Choc

Ines de la Fressange

3.7612 votes

Rank #39,167 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

MDM Black3/4

Or Choc1/4

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

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Or ChocInes de la Fressange

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

3.76/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerOr ChocBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

amber100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

rose69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Rose

Base

IncenseTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Sandalwood and Incense. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,167

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Or Choc by Ines de la Fressange is an amber floral scent that leans into smoky, resinous territory. The opening features a bright splash of mandarin orange that quickly gives way to a powdery rose heart. It settles into a warm, balsamic base of incense, tonka bean, and sandalwood, making it a distinct choice for coole…

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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 Or Choc?

MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Or Choc is rated 3.76/5 from 12 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Or Choc for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Or Choc?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Or Choc 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Or Choc?

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

Do MDM Black and Or Choc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is MDM Black or Or Choc better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MDM Black and Or Choc?

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. Or Choc has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, a base of Incense, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.