Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Time

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,533 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Time

BadeFee

—0 votes

Rank #80,585 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 1 of 1 categories.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Time
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character.

MDM Black1/1

Time0/1

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

TimeBadeFee

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

leather77%

white floral69%

rose61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

Top

MintOrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

LeatherRoseSpicesCinnamon

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mint, Cinnamon and Rose. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

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#41,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#80,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Time by BadeFee opens with a sharp burst of mint and bright orange, settling quickly into a warm, spice-heavy heart of leather and cinnamon. On skin, it develops into a resinous, woody base anchored by amber and patchouli. It works well as a cool-weather signature for men who prefer bold, spicy leather scents.

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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.

Do MDM Black and Time smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mint, Cinnamon and Rose.

Is MDM Black or Time better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MDM Black and Time?

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. Time has top notes of Mint, Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Leather, Rose, Spices and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.