Black Marquina vs Invade
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black MarquinaChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
InvadeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Marquina3/4
Invade1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Invade
- 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 ScentsInvadeMykonosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
54%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInvade
SillageBlack Marquina
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
rose69%
powdery61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg
Base
CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla
Top
GrapefruitPineappleBergamot
Heart
Violet LeafTaif RoseSage
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Grapefruit, Bergamot 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 seasonSpring71
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day63
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,647
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#70,211
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack MarquinaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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 →Invade opens with a bright citrus and pineapple lift, then settles into a greener, more aromatic heart with violet leaf, sage, and a soft rose accent. The dry-down turns woody, earthy, and slightly powdery. It reads as a fresh-leaning woody aromatic with enough depth for cooler evenings. If you like crisp fruit up top…
Reviews →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 Invade?
Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Invade is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Invade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Invade?
Invade lasts longest (Invade 73/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Marquina or Invade?
Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Invade 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Marquina and Invade smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Sandalwood.
Is Black Marquina or Invade better for summer or winter?
Black Marquina suits evening wear; Invade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Marquina and Invade?
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. Invade has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Taif Rose and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
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