Fragrance comparison

MS White vs MDM Black

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

MS White

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.605 votes

Rank #41,101 GreenViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #40,743 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

MS White
Choose it for a green and violet character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
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.

MS White0/5

MDM Black5/5

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): MDM Black
Fragranxe ranking: MDM Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MS WhiteParfums Marco Serussi

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

violet86%

aromatic72%

powdery58%

fresh spicy44%

floral30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonGreen AppleGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

MintVioletLavenderCardamomCinnamonNutmeg

Base3 to 5 hours

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,101

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MS White by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic spicy fragrance built around crisp fruits and clean herbal notes. The opening delivers a sharp splash of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, bitter grapefruit, and crunchy green apple. As the initial citrus settles down, the heart reveals cool mint, herbal lavender, powd…

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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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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, MS White or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 5 of 5 categories. MS White is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose MS White for a green and violet character. Best in winter, daytime wear. 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.

Which lasts longer, MS White or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, MS White 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MS White or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, MS White 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MS White and MDM Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is MS White or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

MS White suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MS White and MDM Black?

MS White has top notes of Lemon, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint, Violet, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. 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.