Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs MS Blue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #37,575 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

MS Blue

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.205 votes

Rank #44,832 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
MS Blue
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Marquina3/4

MS Blue1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MS Blue
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 Scents

MS BlueParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMS Blue

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value33

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and musky

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineNutmegIncense

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbroxanAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for MS Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#44,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack MarquinaHigher 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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MS Blue by Parfums Marco Serussi offers an aromatic fougere experience centered on crisp fruits, aromatic herbs, and warm resins. It opens with an energetic splash of grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, spiced by cardamom and zesty pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals clean lavender combined w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Marquina or MS Blue?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; MS Blue is rated 4.20/5 from 5 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 MS Blue for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or MS Blue?

They last about the same: MS Blue 68/100, Black Marquina 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or MS Blue?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, MS Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and MS Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Lavender.

Is Black Marquina or MS Blue better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; MS Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and MS 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. MS Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.