Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Deep Down

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,283 WoodyPowdery

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55%scent match

Closely related

Deep Down

Sisology

3.5321 votes

Rank #50,258 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 5 of 5 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Deep Down
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Marquina5/5

Deep Down0/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Marquina
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Marquina
Sillage & projection: Black Marquina
Value for money: Black Marquina
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

Deep DownSisology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.53/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerBlack MarquinaRating 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

40%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

musky56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, powdery 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

FigBay LeafBergamotNutmeg

Heart

CedarwoodVetiverMusk

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Musk and Sandalwood. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,258

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Deep Down reads as a dry, woody fig scent with a spicy green lift rather than a sugary fruity style. Fig, bay leaf, bergamot and nutmeg give it a crisp opening, then cedarwood, vetiver and musk keep it airy, powdery and quietly aromatic, with vanilla and sandalwood smoothing the base. It looks best suited to someone w…

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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 Deep Down?

Black Marquina takes 5 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Deep Down is rated 3.53/5 from 21 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Deep Down for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Deep Down?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Deep Down 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Deep Down?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Deep Down 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Deep Down smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Black Marquina or Deep Down better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Deep Down suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Deep Down?

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. Deep Down has top notes of Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.