Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Varens Homme Sport

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,609 AromaticCitrus

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Homme Sport

Ulric de Varens

4.0426 votes

Rank #30,644 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Varens Homme Sport
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MDM Black3/5

Varens Homme Sport2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Varens Homme SportUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

4.04/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

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

19%Love

69%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value85

Category winnerVarens Homme SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

green100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

Scent match41%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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMint

Heart2-3 hrs

Herbal NotesFloral Notes

Base4-6 hrs

MossMusk

Category winnerMDM BlackLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall58

Winter42

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 47%Work 30%Date 12%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,609

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVarens Homme SportHigher 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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Varens Homme Sport by Ulric de Varens delivers an invigorating, clean blast built around tart grapefruit and brisk garden mint. The opening bursts with a brisk citrus kick that instantly wakes up the senses. Within fifteen minutes, green herbal notes and soft florals smooth out the initial sharpness. The scent settles…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MDM Black or Varens Homme Sport?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Varens Homme Sport is rated 4.04/5 from 26 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Varens Homme Sport for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Varens Homme Sport?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Varens Homme Sport 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Varens Homme Sport?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Varens Homme Sport 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Varens Homme Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Moss and Musk.

Is MDM Black or Varens Homme Sport better for summer or winter?

MDM Black suits evening wear; Varens Homme Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MDM Black and Varens Homme Sport?

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. Varens Homme Sport has top notes of Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Herbal Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Moss and Musk.