Black Marquina vs Cedre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cedre takes 4 of 5 categories.
Black MarquinaChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
CedreChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Marquina1/5
Cedre4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Cedre
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cedre
- Sillage & projection
- Black Marquina
- Value for money
- Cedre
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cedre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black MarquinaAurora ScentsCedreParfums 06130Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%
3.88/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%
Category winnerCedreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
54%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
30%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCedre
SillageBlack Marquina
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCedreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
woody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
violet61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg
Base
CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
VioletBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarNutmegCardamom
Base4 to 7 hours
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Cedre, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day63
Night100
Spring100
Summer79
Fall93
Winter93
Day100
Night76
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#38,647
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#23,988
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerCedreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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 …
Reviews →Cedre by Parfums 06130 is an understated woody spicy eau de toilette built around soft Virginia cedar and crisp botanicals. It starts with a brief flash of mandarin orange, bergamot, and grapefruit tempered by sweet, powdery violet. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent moves into a calm woody core accented by card…
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, Black Marquina or Cedre?
Cedre takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Cedre is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cedre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Cedre?
Cedre lasts longest (Cedre 71/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Marquina or Cedre?
Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Cedre 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Marquina and Cedre smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom.
Is Black Marquina or Cedre better for summer or winter?
Black Marquina suits evening wear; Cedre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Marquina and Cedre?
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. Cedre has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Ambergris and Sandalwood.
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