Vanille 44 Paris vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
Vanille 44 ParisChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vanille 44 Paris1/5
MDM Black4/5
- 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
- Vanille 44 Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanille 44 ParisLe LaboMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 1,099 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
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 hate46%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,099 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 winnerMDM BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanillaIncenseGuaiac WoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
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 seasonSpring44
Summer30
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night69
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#4,670
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews189
Overall rank#39,946
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerVanille 44 ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanille 44 Paris by Le Labo takes a familiar sweet profile and turns it into something dry, smoky, and restrained. Instead of smelling like a bakery or warm syrup, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp aldehydes that give the start a soapy sparkle. The heart shifts toward resinous incense…
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, Vanille 44 Paris or MDM Black?
MDM Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Vanille 44 Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 1,099 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Vanille 44 Paris for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Vanille 44 Paris or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Vanille 44 Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanille 44 Paris or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Vanille 44 Paris 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanille 44 Paris and MDM Black smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Mandarin Orange.
Is Vanille 44 Paris or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
Vanille 44 Paris suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanille 44 Paris and MDM Black?
Vanille 44 Paris features Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange. 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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