MDM Black vs Patchouli TB
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 3 of 4 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.
Patchouli TBChoose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MDM Black3/4
Patchouli TB1/4
- 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)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli TB
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MDM BlackMarc de la MorandierePatchouli TBNiche4AllWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%
4.13/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%
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
55%Love
26%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
11%Hate
38 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%
vanilla100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
patchouli77%
rose69%
sweet61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both fresh 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
Top
Green AppleNutmeg
Heart
Tonka BeanRose
Base
VanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRose, Nutmeg, Green Apple and Patchouli. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring54
Summer7
Fall93
Winter100
Day62
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#41,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#26,438
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerPatchouli TBHigher 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 →Patchouli TB by Niche4All is a spicy, woody fragrance that relies on a potent blend of green apple and nutmeg. As the scent settles, warm tonka bean and vanilla emerge, grounding the crisp fruitiness in a rich, resinous base. This is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a balanced, cozy scent profile that performs we…
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 Patchouli TB?
MDM Black takes 3 of 4 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Patchouli TB is rated 4.13/5 from 38 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 Patchouli TB for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Patchouli TB?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Patchouli TB 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MDM Black or Patchouli TB?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Patchouli TB 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MDM Black and Patchouli TB smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Nutmeg, Green Apple and Patchouli.
Is MDM Black or Patchouli TB better for summer or winter?
MDM Black suits day or night wear; Patchouli TB suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MDM Black and Patchouli TB?
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. Patchouli TB has top notes of Green Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli.
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