Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Silver Caviar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,581 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Caviar

Paris Elysees

4.0934 votes

Rank #27,893 CitrusWoody

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 note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Silver Caviar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

MDM Black3/5

Silver Caviar1/5

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: Silver Caviar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Silver CaviarParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

4.09/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

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

26%Love

56%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

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%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh 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

OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderNutmegChinese Cedar

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseMossExotic Woods

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

Spring100

Summer83

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men74

Unisex15

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSilver CaviarHigher 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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Silver Caviar by Paris Elysees opens with a sharp flash of lemon and orange that cuts through the air like clean laundry or citrus soap. Within minutes, the zesty top yields to a dry, aromatic core of lavender, nutmeg, and Chinese cedar. The heart bridges crisp freshness with warm spices and shaved cedar. In the base,…

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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 is better, MDM Black or Silver Caviar?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Silver Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 34 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Silver Caviar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Silver Caviar?

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

Which projects more, MDM Black or Silver Caviar?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Silver Caviar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Silver Caviar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Nutmeg and Moss.

Is MDM Black or Silver Caviar better for summer or winter?

MDM Black suits day or night wear; Silver Caviar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MDM Black and Silver Caviar?

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. Silver Caviar has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Chinese Cedar, a base of Incense, Moss and Exotic Woods.