Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Prince Summer

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #40,172 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Prince Summer

Prince War

—0 votes

Rank #79,977 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Prince Summer
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character.

MDM Black4/5

Prince Summer0/5

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): 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

Prince SummerPrince War

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

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%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

cinnamon69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy

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

GrapefruitCinnamonLemonCitruses

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegGingerPepper

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberMuskIncense

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#79,977

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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Prince Summer by Prince War is a citrus aromatic fragrance designed for men, built around bright fruit, dry spices, and resinous warmth. The scent begins with an immediate punch of tart grapefruit, crisp lemon, mixed citruses, and sweet cinnamon. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of grated nutmeg, lively ginge…

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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 lasts longer, MDM Black or Prince Summer?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Prince Summer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Prince Summer?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Prince Summer 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Prince Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is MDM Black or Prince Summer 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 Prince Summer?

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. Prince Summer has top notes of Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Amber, Musk and Incense.