MDM Black vs Torero
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 2 of 4 categories.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
ToreroChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
MDM Black2/4
Torero1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Torero
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- MDM Black
- 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 MorandiereTorerooLienteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%
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
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTorero
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMDM BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
cinnamon92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy
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
Top
Pink PepperBergamotMandarinGrapefruitelemi
Heart
CinnamonCloveCumin
Base
LabdanumVanillaTonkaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day–
Night100
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#41,533
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#48,308
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 →OLiente Torero opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and grapefruit, creating an initial citrus buzz that feels bright yet grounded by resinous elemi. As it settles on your skin, a warm wave of cinnamon and cumin takes over, adding a dusty, dry heat that keeps the blend masculine. The base shifts toward a rich mix o…
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 Torero?
MDM Black takes 2 of 4 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Torero is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Torero for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Torero?
Torero lasts longest (Torero 93/100, MDM Black 83/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MDM Black or Torero?
Projection is very close: MDM Black 83/100, Torero 83/100 for sillage.
Do MDM Black and Torero smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Vetiver.
Is MDM Black or Torero better for summer or winter?
MDM Black suits day or night wear; Torero suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MDM Black and Torero?
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. Torero has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove and Cumin, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Tonka and Musk.
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