Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs Ecko by Marc Ecko

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko

3.71159 votes

Rank #9,736 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & White takes 6 of 8 categories.

Black & White
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ecko by Marc Ecko
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black & White6/8

Ecko by Marc Ecko2/8

Ratings & consensus: Black & White
Community sentiment: Black & White
Longevity: Black & White
Sillage & projection: Black & White
Value for money: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Versatility: Black & White
Note pyramid (duration): Black & White
Fragranxe ranking: Ecko by Marc Ecko

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & WhiteMandarina Duck

Ecko by Marc EckoMarc Ecko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

3.71/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack & WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

18%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlack & White

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value82

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

fresh77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruitCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LicoriceViolet LeafArtemisia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskIncenseTonka Bean

Category winnerBlack & WhiteLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall78

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,736

PerfumerLois Evans, Vincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Black & White delivers a clean, brisk snap right out of the nozzle. The initial blast pairs sharp citruses with crisp green violet leaf. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the tart edges round out into sweet orange blossom and warm tonka bean. The texture turns noticeably soapy, resembl…

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Marc Ecko by Marc Ecko opens with an energetic jolt of cold pressed grapefruit, tart citrus pulp, and grated ginger. The initial spray delivers a brisk alcohol flash before settling quickly into a crisp, invigorating morning lather. Within twenty minutes, sweet black licorice and grassy violet leaf surface to balance …

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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, Black & White or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Black & White takes 6 of 8 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes. Choose Black & White for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ecko by Marc Ecko for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Black & White lasts longest (Black & White 65/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Black & White projects furthest (Black & White 60/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & White and Ecko by Marc Ecko smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Citruses and Tonka Bean.

Is Black & White or Ecko by Marc Ecko better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black & White is the stronger pick. For winter, Black & White is the stronger pick. Black & White suits daytime wear; Ecko by Marc Ecko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. Ecko by Marc Ecko has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Citruses, heart notes of Licorice, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Incense and Tonka Bean.