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Torero vs MDM Black

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

Updated 10 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Torero

    Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • MDM Black

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Torero1/4
MDM Black2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Torero
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
MDM Black
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
MDM Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
TorerooLiente
MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%
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
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 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
⏱ Longevity93
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityTorero

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
cinnamon92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperBergamotMandarinGrapefruitelemi
Heart
CinnamonCloveCumin
Base
LabdanumVanillaTonkaMuskVetiver
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#48,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OLiente Torero opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and grapefruit, creating an initial citrus buzz that feels bright yet grounded by resinous elemi. As it settles on your skin, a warm wave of cinnamon and cumin takes over, adding a dusty, dry heat that keeps the blend masculine. The base shifts toward a rich mix o…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Torero or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 2 of 4 categories. Torero is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Torero for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Torero or MDM Black?

Torero lasts longest (Torero 93/100, MDM Black 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Torero or MDM Black?

Projection is very close: Torero 83/100, MDM Black 83/100 for sillage.

Do Torero and MDM Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Torero or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Torero suits evening wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Torero and MDM Black?

Torero has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove and Cumin, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Tonka 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.

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