Fragrance comparison

Victory vs MDM Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Victory

Phytoderm

4.0911 votes

Rank #53,885 VanillaCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,581 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Victory
Choose it for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Best in winter, evening wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Victory0/4

MDM Black4/4

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MDM Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VictoryPhytoderm

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 43%Want 19%

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

45%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMDM BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

cinnamon92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

green69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MintMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon 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 season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMDM BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victory by Phytoderm opens with a sharp, refreshing blast of mint and mandarin orange, quickly mellowing into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and orange blossom. This aromatic fougere for men settles into a grounding base of sweet vanilla and earthy patchouli. It is a versatile choice for cool autumn evenings or crisp…

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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…

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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, Victory or MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Victory is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Victory for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Best in winter, evening 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, Victory or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Victory 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Victory or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Victory 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Victory and MDM Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Orange Blossom.

Is Victory or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Victory and MDM Black?

Victory has top notes of Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli. 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.