Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Victory

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

4 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,581 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Victory

Phytoderm

4.0911 votes

Rank #53,885 VanillaCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 4 of 4 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.
Victory
Choose it for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Best in winter, evening wear.

MDM Black4/4

Victory0/4

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): 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

VictoryPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 43%Want 19%

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

45%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

vanilla100%

cinnamon92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

MintMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Mint 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

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Victory by Phytoderm opens with a sharp, refreshing blast of mint and mandarin orange, quickly mellowing into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and orange blossom. This aromatic fougere for men settles into a grounding base of sweet vanilla and earthy patchouli. It is a versatile choice for cool autumn evenings or crisp…

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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 Victory?

MDM Black takes 4 of 4 categories. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Victory is rated 4.09/5 from 11 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 Victory for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Victory?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Victory 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Victory?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Victory 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Victory smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cinnamon.

Is MDM Black or Victory better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MDM Black and Victory?

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. Victory has top notes of Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli.