R2B2 Crypto vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 2 of 4 categories.
R2B2 CryptoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
R2B2 Crypto1/4
MDM Black2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- R2B2 Crypto
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
R2B2 CryptoReyane TraditionMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 29%Had 3%Want 67%
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 hate54%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityMDM Black
SillageMDM Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
marine61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Marine notesOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverSandalPatchouliAmber
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,663
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#41,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerR2B2 CryptoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotR2B2 Crypto by Reyane Tradition is a fresh, minty unisex fragrance launched in 2023. It centers on an invigorating opening of peppermint and citrus that settles into a clean, marine-inspired middle. Designed for daily wear in warmer weather, it offers a crisp, modern scent profile that works well for casual office set…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, R2B2 Crypto or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 2 of 4 categories. R2B2 Crypto is rated 4.17/5 from 77 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose R2B2 Crypto for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, R2B2 Crypto or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, R2B2 Crypto 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, R2B2 Crypto or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, R2B2 Crypto 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do R2B2 Crypto and MDM Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is R2B2 Crypto or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in R2B2 Crypto and MDM Black?
R2B2 Crypto has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Marine notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Sandal, Patchouli and Amber. 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.
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