Silver Wolf vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
Silver WolfChoose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime 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 Wolf1/5
MDM Black4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- Silver Wolf
- 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
Silver WolfDiane CastelMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
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 hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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
Category winners
LongevityMDM Black
SillageMDM Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilver WolfBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
marine83%
amber65%
salty48%
aquatic30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orangeelemi
Heart2 to 3 hours
Aquatic notesLavenderGeranium
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberPatchouliVetiverMoss
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 seasonSpring86
Summer100
Fall57
Winter43
Day100
Night83
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#47,292
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,946
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilver Wolf by Diane Castel presents a crisp woody aquatic profile that opens with a brisk splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, backed by the slightly resinous pine snap of elemi. The heart quickly moves into breezy aquatic notes paired with clean lavender and herbaceous geranium, delivering a cooling, barbershop-f…
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 Wolf or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Silver Wolf is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Silver Wolf for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime 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 Wolf or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Silver Wolf 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silver Wolf or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Silver Wolf 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Silver Wolf and MDM Black smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is Silver Wolf or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
Silver Wolf suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silver Wolf and MDM Black?
Silver Wolf has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver and Moss. 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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