Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs First Gentleman

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #36,344 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,420 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Marquina3/4

First Gentleman1/4

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

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#61,420

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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First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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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 First Gentleman?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 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 First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or First Gentleman?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or First Gentleman?

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

Do Black Marquina and First Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Black Marquina or First Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; First Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and First Gentleman?

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. First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.