Fragrance comparison

MDM White vs Profondo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

MDM White

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #52,379 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Profondo

Professor

4.002 votes

Rank #65,858 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM White takes 4 of 5 categories.

MDM White
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Profondo
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.

MDM White4/5

Profondo1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MDM WhiteMarc de la Morandiere

ProfondoProfessor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMDM White

SillageProfondo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMDM WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

woody61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruitAppleLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesCardamomNutmegSandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

AmberLeatherMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAppleCardamomFruity Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg

Base2 to 3 hours

CoumarinAmberTonka BeanLeatherWhite MuskPatchouli

Category winnerMDM WhiteLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,858

PerfumerMoellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMDM WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MDM White by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a brisk splash of grapefruit, tart green apple, and mandarin orange. The initial alcohol flash fades quickly. After five minutes on warm skin, pungent nutmeg and sweet cloves emerge alongside green cardamom pods. Sandalwood cushions the spice. The final drydown clings clos…

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Profondo by Professor delivers a lively blend of crisp fruitiness and cozy warmth. The scent opens with a burst of juicy mandarin orange and crisp apple, lifted by the sweet punch of cardamom and assorted fruity notes. As the bright start settles, clean lavender and gentle orange blossom emerge, dusted with warm nutme…

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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 White or Profondo?

MDM White takes 4 of 5 categories. MDM White is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Profondo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose MDM White for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Profondo for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, MDM White or Profondo?

MDM White lasts longest (MDM White 60/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM White or Profondo?

Profondo projects furthest (Profondo 50/100, MDM White 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM White and Profondo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is MDM White or Profondo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MDM White and Profondo?

MDM White has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Cloves, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Leather and Musk. Profondo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Coumarin, Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather.