Fragrance comparison

Ambre Iris vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Iris

Galimard

4.1723 votes

Rank #23,185 IrisPowdery

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,647 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Iris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambre Iris
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Iris4/5

Black Marquina1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre IrisGalimard

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 64%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerAmbre IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Iris

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAmbre IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

violet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisWoodsy NotesSage

Base6 to 9 hours

AmberVanillaLeather

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Iris. Durations are only published for Ambre Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall100

Winter82

Day33

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex60

Women25

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#38,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAmbre IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Iris by Galimard brings together earthy iris and smooth amber for a grounded, warm profile. The scent opens with a sharp flash of mandarin orange, fresh lavender, and spicy saffron before settling into its core character. At the heart, powdery iris blends with dry woodsy notes and aromatic sage, creating a textu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Iris or Black Marquina?

Ambre Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre Iris is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ambre Iris for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Iris or Black Marquina?

Ambre Iris lasts longest (Ambre Iris 80/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Iris or Black Marquina?

Projection is very close: Black Marquina 61/100, Ambre Iris 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ambre Iris and Black Marquina smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Iris.

Is Ambre Iris or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

Ambre Iris suits evening wear; Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Iris and Black Marquina?

Ambre Iris has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Iris, Woodsy Notes and Sage, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Leather. 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.