Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Tragara

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,581 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Tragara

Lucertolablu

3.308 votes

Rank #24,440 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tragara
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

MDM Black2/3

Tragara1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MDM Black
Sillage & projection: MDM Black
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tragara

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

TragaraLucertolablu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

3.30/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

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%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

LemonGrapefruitCinnamon

Heart

MagnoliaPeonyOrange BlossomBlack Pepperprickly pear

Base

VetiverSpicesOlive TreeCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Cinnamon. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTragaraHigher 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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Tragara by Lucertolablu is an interesting woody spicy creation for those who enjoy a complex profile. It opens with vibrant lemon and grapefruit, supported by a warm cinnamon edge. The scent later introduces magnolia and orange blossom, settling into a sturdy base of vetiver and cedar. It is a solid choice for someone…

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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 Tragara?

MDM Black takes 2 of 3 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Tragara is rated 3.30/5 from 8 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tragara for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Tragara?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Tragara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Tragara?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Tragara 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Tragara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Cinnamon.

Is MDM Black or Tragara better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MDM Black and Tragara?

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. Tragara has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Cinnamon, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony, Orange Blossom and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Spices, Olive Tree and Cedar.