Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Mandarina Duck Blue

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #35,876 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarina Duck Blue

Mandarina Duck

3.9454 votes

Rank #19,743 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mandarina Duck Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Marquina3/5

Mandarina Duck Blue2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mandarina Duck Blue
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: Mandarina Duck Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Mandarina Duck BlueMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.94/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 34%

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueRating 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

22%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

marine77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet LeafCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 47%Work 34%Party 10%Date 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#19,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueHigher 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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Mandarina Duck Blue delivers a no-nonsense splash of salty ocean air paired with sharp grapefruit and bitter bergamot. It opens fast and loud. You get an immediate hit of cool citrus that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a scorching July morning. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges soften as green violet…

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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 Mandarina Duck Blue?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Mandarina Duck Blue is rated 3.94/5 from 54 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mandarina Duck Blue for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Mandarina Duck Blue?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Mandarina Duck Blue?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Mandarina Duck Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Black Marquina or Mandarina Duck Blue better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Mandarina Duck Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Mandarina Duck Blue?

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. Mandarina Duck Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.