Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Icon Roses

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #35,003 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Icon Roses

Ga-De

3.7928 votes

Rank #21,112 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 4 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.
Icon Roses
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Marquina4/5

Icon Roses1/5

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: Icon Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Icon RosesGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.79/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 37%

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

32%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value66

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

rose100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and musky

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBaie Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafPomegranateJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouliTonka BeanVanillaAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Icon Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter57

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#21,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIcon RosesHigher 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 →

Ga-De Icon Roses is an easygoing, bright floral scent built around dewy rose, tangy grapefruit, and clean musk. It opens with an energetic spray of bergamot and pink pepper that immediately wakes up the senses. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial alcohol flash quickly settles into a heart of fresh ro…

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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.

Which is better, Black Marquina or Icon Roses?

Black Marquina takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Icon Roses is rated 3.79/5 from 28 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Icon Roses for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Icon Roses?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Icon Roses 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Icon Roses?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Icon Roses 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Icon Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Black Marquina or Icon Roses better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Icon Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Icon Roses?

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. Icon Roses has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Baie Rose, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf, Pomegranate and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.