Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Byblos Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,489 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Byblos Man

Byblos

3.8777 votes

Rank #10,435 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Man takes 5 of 5 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Byblos Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Black Marquina0/5

Byblos Man5/5

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byblos Man
Sillage & projection: Byblos Man
Value for money: Byblos Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Byblos ManByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.87/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

Category winnerByblos ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

30%Love

59%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityByblos Man

SillageByblos Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerByblos ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

Top

PineappleBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

Violet LeafClovesNutmegGuatemalan Cardamom

Base

VetiverCedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring95

Summer45

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,435

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Chapuis

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerByblos ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Byblos Man is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances fruit-forward brightness with a heart of warm spices. Launched in 2006, it features crisp pineapple and citrus top notes layered over a core of violet leaf and clove. It provides a versatile scent for daily wear, grounding clean, ozonic accords with a base…

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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, Black Marquina or Byblos Man?

Byblos Man takes 5 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Byblos Man is rated 3.87/5 from 77 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Byblos Man for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Byblos Man?

Byblos Man lasts longest (Byblos Man 72/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Byblos Man?

Byblos Man projects furthest (Byblos Man 66/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Byblos Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Black Marquina or Byblos Man better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Byblos Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Byblos Man?

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. Byblos Man has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cloves, Nutmeg and Guatemalan Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.