Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Grey Quartz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,647 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Grey Quartz

Pascal Morabito

4.2459 votes

Rank #31,131 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey Quartz takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Grey Quartz
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Marquina2/5

Grey Quartz3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Grey QuartzPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.24/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 58%Had 13%Want 29%

Category winnerGrey QuartzRating 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

42%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value88

Category winnerGrey QuartzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

leather83%

floral74%

warm spicy65%

animalic56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both leather and warm spicy

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

LavenderBergamotTangerine

Heart

Violet LeafCarnationNutmeg

Base

LeatherVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Nutmeg. 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

Spring100

Summer64

Fall84

Winter45

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#31,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGrey QuartzHigher 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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Pascal Morabito Grey Quartz opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and tangerine that quickly shifts into ozonic violet leaf. A dry heart of spicy nutmeg and carnation anchors the crisp herbal top, leading into a light leather base backed by vetiver and patchouli. It wears clean, green, and slightly earthy, making it a …

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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 Grey Quartz?

Grey Quartz takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Grey Quartz is rated 4.24/5 from 59 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Grey Quartz for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Grey Quartz?

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

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Grey Quartz?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Grey Quartz 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Grey Quartz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Black Marquina or Grey Quartz better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Grey Quartz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Grey Quartz?

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. Grey Quartz has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli.