MDM Black vs Scintilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scintilla takes 3 of 4 categories.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
ScintillaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MDM Black1/4
Scintilla3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Scintilla
- Sillage & projection
- Scintilla
- Value for money
- Scintilla
- 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 MorandiereScintillaOZ ExtraitWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
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
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScintilla
SillageScintilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerScintillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
rose84%
smoky77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
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
Red FruitsIncenseOrangeLemonGrapefruitNutmeg
Heart
RoseJasmineHeliotropePatchouliCumin
Base
Guaiac WoodVetiverAtlas CedarMuskCypriol
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Rose and Guaiac Wood. 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
Summer67
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night75
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#41,533
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#44,046
PerfumerDario Volpones
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 →Scintilla by OZ Extrait is a woody chypre that opens with a tart blast of red fruits, orange, and lemon, quickly grounded by dark incense. As it settles, patchouli and cumin add a gritty, earthy warmth against a clean backdrop of rose and jasmin. The dry-down relies on heavy guaiac wood and cypriol, creating a dry, sm…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
NorthMendittorosaWINNER
BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER
Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER
Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, MDM Black or Scintilla?
Scintilla takes 3 of 4 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Scintilla is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Scintilla for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Scintilla?
Scintilla lasts longest (Scintilla 95/100, MDM Black 83/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MDM Black or Scintilla?
Scintilla projects furthest (Scintilla 94/100, MDM Black 83/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MDM Black and Scintilla smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Rose and Guaiac Wood.
Is MDM Black or Scintilla better for summer or winter?
MDM Black suits day or night wear; Scintilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MDM Black and Scintilla?
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. Scintilla has top notes of Red Fruits, Incense, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Patchouli, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Atlas Cedar and Musk.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons