Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Stargate

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #39,946 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Stargate

Dilís Parfum

2.001 votes

Rank #76,141 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 3 categories.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Stargate
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

MDM Black3/3

Stargate0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: MDM Black
Value for money: Not scored
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

StargateDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

green100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MintLavenderGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

CranberryRoseGreen Apple

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberCactusCotton Flower

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#76,141

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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Dilís Parfum released Stargate in 2014 as a brisk citrus aromatic scent for men. The profile opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and bergamot paired with cool garden mint and soft lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a fruity crunch of green apple, crisp cranberry, and a light touc…

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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 Stargate?

MDM Black takes 3 of 3 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Stargate is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Stargate for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Stargate?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Stargate 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Stargate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Grapefruit and Lavender.

Is MDM Black or Stargate better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MDM Black and Stargate?

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. Stargate has top notes of Mint, Lavender, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cranberry, Rose and Green Apple, a base of Amber, Cactus and Cotton Flower.