Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #34,318 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 3 of 5 categories.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 VIP Black MTV3/5

Black Marquina2/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Black MTV
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 VIP Black MTV
Sillage & projection: Black Marquina
Value for money: Black Marquina
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Black MTV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Black MTVCarolina Herrera

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winner212 VIP Black MTVRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black MTV

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both leather and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

AbsintheSaffron

Base6-9 hrs

LeatherVetiver

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Saffron and Leather. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Black MTV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer22

Fall100

Winter96

Day31

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

Party 40%Date 29%Casual 21%Work 10%

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#34,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner212 VIP Black MTVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black MTV brings an energetic nighttime profile built on bitter absinthe, aromatic lavender, and smooth dark leather. The spray opens with a tart flash of zesty lemon that quickly dries down into an anise-heavy herbal heart. It feels loud and distinctly nocturnal. Warm saffron adds a spicy hum…

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Black Marquina by Aurora Scents is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2022. It centers on a prominent iris heart supported by violet leaf and grapefruit. This composition offers a fresh, powdery, and leathery profile that works best during fall or spring days, particularly for those who appreciate woody …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 VIP Black MTV or Black Marquina?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 3 of 5 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Black Marquina?

212 VIP Black MTV lasts longest (212 VIP Black MTV 70/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Black Marquina?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Black Marquina smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Saffron and Leather.

Is 212 VIP Black MTV or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Black MTV suits evening wear; Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black MTV and Black Marquina?

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Black Marquina has top notes of Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Pink Pepper, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Cashmeran, Leather, Musk and Sandalwood.