Silver Caviar vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories.
Silver CaviarChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Silver Caviar1/5
MDM Black3/5
- 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)
- MDM Black
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silver Caviar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Silver CaviarParis ElyseesMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%
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 hate26%Love
56%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
34 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 bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
amber69%
smoky61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
OrangeLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
LavenderNutmegChinese Cedar
Base3 to 4 hours
IncenseMossExotic Woods
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 seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#27,893
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#41,581
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSilver CaviarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilver Caviar by Paris Elysees opens with a sharp flash of lemon and orange that cuts through the air like clean laundry or citrus soap. Within minutes, the zesty top yields to a dry, aromatic core of lavender, nutmeg, and Chinese cedar. The heart bridges crisp freshness with warm spices and shaved cedar. In the base,…
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, Silver Caviar or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Silver Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 34 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Silver Caviar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Silver Caviar or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Silver Caviar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silver Caviar or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Silver Caviar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Silver Caviar and MDM Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Nutmeg and Incense.
Is Silver Caviar or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
Silver Caviar suits day or night wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silver Caviar and MDM Black?
Silver Caviar has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Chinese Cedar, a base of Incense, Moss and Exotic Woods. 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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