MDM Black vs Silver Wolf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Silver WolfChoose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MDM Black4/5
Silver Wolf1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- Silver Wolf
- 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 MorandiereSilver WolfDiane CastelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
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
4 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 winnerSilver WolfBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
marine83%
amber65%
salty48%
aquatic30%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orangeelemi
Heart2 to 3 hours
Aquatic notesLavenderGeranium
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberPatchouliVetiverMoss
Category winnerMDM BlackLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring86
Summer100
Fall57
Winter43
Day100
Night83
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#39,946
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#47,292
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 →Silver Wolf by Diane Castel presents a crisp woody aquatic profile that opens with a brisk splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, backed by the slightly resinous pine snap of elemi. The heart quickly moves into breezy aquatic notes paired with clean lavender and herbaceous geranium, delivering a cooling, barbershop-f…
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 Silver Wolf?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Silver Wolf is rated 4.50/5 from 4 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 Wolf for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Silver Wolf?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Silver Wolf 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MDM Black or Silver Wolf?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Silver Wolf 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MDM Black and Silver Wolf smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is MDM Black or Silver Wolf better for summer or winter?
MDM Black suits day or night wear; Silver Wolf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MDM Black and Silver Wolf?
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 Wolf has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver and Moss.
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