Waterfall vs MDM Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
WaterfallChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MDM BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Waterfall2/4
MDM Black2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MDM Black
- Sillage & projection
- MDM Black
- Value for money
- Waterfall
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Waterfall
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
WaterfallOrienticaMDM BlackMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%
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 hate14%Love
45%Like
27%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate
22 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 winnerWaterfallBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
aquatic69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotWater NotesClary SageGreen Apple
Heart
LavenderNutmegOrange BlossomGeranium
Base
CedarAmbergrisMuskMoss
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Apple, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall36
Winter45
Day100
Night31
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#30,268
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#41,805
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerWaterfallHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWaterfall by Orientica opens with a sharp splash of water notes and crisp green apple, creating a cooling sensation. As it settles, herbal lavender and clary sage ground the freshness, making it a reliable casual wear choice for hot summer mornings. It wraps up with dry cedar and clean musk, clinging to the skin for h…
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, Waterfall or MDM Black?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Waterfall is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Waterfall for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Waterfall or MDM Black?
MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Waterfall 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Waterfall or MDM Black?
MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Waterfall 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Waterfall and MDM Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Apple, Lavender and Nutmeg.
Is Waterfall or MDM Black better for summer or winter?
Waterfall suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Waterfall and MDM Black?
Waterfall has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Clary Sage and Green Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Ambergris, Musk 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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