Black Marquina vs Luxuria Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black MarquinaChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Luxuria IntenseChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Marquina2/4
Luxuria Intense2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Luxuria Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Luxuria Intense
- 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 ScentsLuxuria IntenseLe Bonheur PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%
3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%
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
60%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLuxuria Intense
SillageLuxuria Intense
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%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
leather69%
patchouli61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg
Base
CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedarwood
Base6 to 10+ hours
LeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Leather. Durations are only published for Luxuria Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day63
Night100
Spring60
Summer20
Fall40
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#37,217
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#65,330
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 →Luxuria Intense by Le Bonheur Perfumes presents a brisk citrus and dry woody profile built around a dark leather backbone. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, balanced by a crackle of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus calms down, dry cedarwood and earthy patchouli take over the hear…
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 Luxuria Intense?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Luxuria Intense is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Luxuria Intense for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Luxuria Intense?
Luxuria Intense lasts longest (Luxuria Intense 88/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Marquina or Luxuria Intense?
Luxuria Intense projects furthest (Luxuria Intense 70/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Marquina and Luxuria Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Leather.
Is Black Marquina or Luxuria Intense better for summer or winter?
Black Marquina suits evening wear; Luxuria Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Marquina and Luxuria Intense?
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. Luxuria Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Leather and Vetiver.
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