Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Parisian Dandy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #40,095 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Parisian Dandy

Le Parfum Citoyen

2.502 votes

Rank #73,852 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 2 of 2 categories.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Parisian Dandy
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

MDM Black2/2

Parisian Dandy0/2

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

Parisian DandyLe Parfum Citoyen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

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

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

smoky84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

BergamotNutmegPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliBirch LeafVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

IncenseWhite Musk

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,852

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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Parisian Dandy by Le Parfum Citoyen is a crisp woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on bright citrus and smoky woods. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, dusted with dry nutmeg and lively pink pepper. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart where bir…

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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 Parisian Dandy?

MDM Black takes 2 of 2 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Parisian Dandy is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Parisian Dandy for a citrus and woody character.

Do MDM Black and Parisian Dandy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is MDM Black or Parisian Dandy better for summer or winter?

MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MDM Black and Parisian Dandy?

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. Parisian Dandy has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Birch Leaf and Vetiver, a base of Incense and White Musk.