Black Marquina vs Mahon Leather
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Black MarquinaChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mahon LeatherChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Black Marquina2/5
Mahon Leather2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mahon Leather
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Black Marquina
- Value for money
- Black Marquina
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mahon Leather
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black MarquinaAurora ScentsMahon LeatherFlorisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%
4.27/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%
Category winnerMahon LeatherRating 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
48%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
120 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
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%
leather92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, powdery 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
Top
JasmineCitruses
Heart
LeatherIrisSaffronVetiver
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanumMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesIris, Saffron, Jasmine and Leather. 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
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#7,948
PerfumerShelagh Foyle
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerMahon LeatherHigher 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 →Floris Mahon Leather opens with a fleeting burst of citruses and soft jasmine before revealing a dry leather core. Built around saffron, powdery iris, and earthy vetiver, the heart smells clean, like freshly cleaned antique saddlery rather than heavy smoke or raw hide. As it settles on skin, warm amber, tonka bean, an…
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 Mahon Leather?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Mahon Leather is rated 4.27/5 from 120 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mahon Leather for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Mahon Leather?
They last about the same: Black Marquina 66/100, Mahon Leather 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Marquina or Mahon Leather?
Projection is very close: Black Marquina 61/100, Mahon Leather 59/100 for sillage.
Do Black Marquina and Mahon Leather smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Iris, Saffron, Jasmine and Leather.
Is Black Marquina or Mahon Leather better for summer or winter?
Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Marquina and Mahon Leather?
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. Mahon Leather has top notes of Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and French labdanum.
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