MDM Black vs Salted Gin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 4 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.
Salted GinChoose it for a woody and mossy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MDM Black4/4
Salted Gin0/4
- 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
- MDM Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereSalted GinMistralWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%
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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
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%
woody100%
mossy83%
warm spicy65%
earthy48%
smoky30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy
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
GrapefruitMint
Heart
Guaiac WoodEbony WoodJasmine
Base
MossWhite MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood and Moss. 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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
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#56,602
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMDM BlackHigher 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 →Salted Gin opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit and mint, then settles into dry woods, moss, and soft musk. The overall effect is fresh at first, then cleaner and more grounded as it dries down. It suits buyers who want a woody aromatic scent with a slightly coastal feel rather than something sugary or loud. Wear seem…
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 Salted Gin?
MDM Black takes 4 of 4 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Salted Gin is rated 4.50/5 from 2 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 Salted Gin for a woody and mossy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Salted Gin?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Salted Gin 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MDM Black or Salted Gin?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Salted Gin 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MDM Black and Salted Gin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood and Moss.
Is MDM Black or Salted Gin better for summer or winter?
MDM Black suits day or night wear; Salted Gin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MDM Black and Salted Gin?
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. Salted Gin has top notes of Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Ebony Wood and Jasmine, a base of Moss, White Musk and Amber.
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