Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Mandarina Duck Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #35,876 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarina Duck Man

Mandarina Duck

3.97190 votes

Rank #15,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

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 Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Marquina3/5

Mandarina Duck Man2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mandarina Duck Man
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 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Mandarina Duck ManMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.97/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 30%Had 44%Want 26%

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManRating 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

23%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

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

Blood OrangePeachGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCarawayNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Musk. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManHigher 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 Man opens with a bright flash of zesty blood orange and tart grapefruit. It hits the air with an energetic, sunny spark. Soon, a juicy peach note softens the citrus bite into something sweeter and surprisingly smooth. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an aromatic heart of…

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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 Man?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Mandarina Duck Man is rated 3.97/5 from 190 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 Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Mandarina Duck Man?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Mandarina Duck Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Mandarina Duck Man?

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

Do Black Marquina and Mandarina Duck Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Musk.

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

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

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

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 Man has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Caraway and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Vetiver.