Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,011 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,090 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MDM Black3/5

Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Poseidon’s Tiger CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWoodsy NotesPink PepperGreen AppleSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbroxanBenzoinVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,090

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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Poseidon's Tiger Cologne by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate blast of crisp ruby grapefruit, zesty mandarin orange, and chilled green apple. Sparkling fresh ginger and a cool pinch of mint follow right behind, keeping the opening lively and bright without turning overly sharp. As the tart fruit settles onto skin, s…

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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 Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Green Apple and Patchouli.

Is MDM Black or Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne better for summer or winter?

MDM Black suits evening wear; Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MDM Black and Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne?

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. Poseidon’s Tiger Cologne features Mandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, Pink Pepper, Green Apple and Sandalwood.