Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

5 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #40,172 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip

Proad

4.1118 votes

Rank #43,299 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

MDM Black5/5

The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip0/5

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): 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

The Taste Of Champagne On Her LipProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

4.11/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

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

50%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

amber92%

powdery84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and warm 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

GrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseAngelicaGingerNutmegPeachOrange BlossomApricot

Base4 to 6 hours

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodMuskPine Tree

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

Summer80

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,299

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews1

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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The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip by Proad opens with a tart, bright burst of grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet orange. As the opening settles, it reveals a dense heart packed with rich rose, fleshy peach, juicy apricot, and soft orange blossom, balanced by herbal angelica, ginger, and warm nutmeg. The base drops into a…

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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 The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip?

MDM Black takes 5 of 5 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip is rated 4.11/5 from 18 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 The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Grapefruit and Rose.

Is MDM Black or The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip better for summer or winter?

MDM Black suits day or night wear; The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MDM Black and The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip?

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. The Taste Of Champagne On Her Lip has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Angelica, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.