Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Cindy Key

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,647 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Cindy Key

Cindy C.

5.001 votes

Rank #59,821 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cindy Key
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Black Marquina3/3

Cindy Key0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Cindy KeyCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and leather

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

Top15 to 25 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart30 to 45 minutes

elemiPink PepperViolet Leaf

Base1 to 2 hours

LeatherVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Cindy Key, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack MarquinaHigher 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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Cindy Key by Cindy C. is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around a contrast of brisk citrus and warm, smooth base notes. The opening introduces a bright wash of mandarin orange and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of fresh fruitiness. As the initial brightness settles, elemi resin joins pink pepper and l…

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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 Cindy Key?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Cindy Key is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cindy Key for a citrus and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Cindy Key?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Cindy Key 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Cindy Key?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Cindy Key 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Cindy Key smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper.

Is Black Marquina or Cindy Key better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Cindy Key?

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. Cindy Key has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Vanilla and Patchouli.