Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs DUA Cologne 154

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

1 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #34,932 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

DUA Cologne 154

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #73,552 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 1 of 1 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
DUA Cologne 154
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character.

Black Marquina1/1

DUA Cologne 1540/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

DUA Cologne 154The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPatchouliBergamotLavenderVanillaVetiverNutmegBasilMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for DUA Cologne 154, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#73,552

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 …

Reviews →

DUA Cologne 154 hits the skin with a sharp, brisk burst of bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot. Within minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an earthy, herbaceous heart of garden basil, clean lavender, and cracked nutmeg. It smells crisp, tailored, and unmistakably classic. The base settles into smoky vetiver…

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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.

Do Black Marquina and DUA Cologne 154 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Black Marquina or DUA Cologne 154 better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; DUA Cologne 154 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and DUA Cologne 154?

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. DUA Cologne 154 features Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Bergamot and Lavender.