Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Nuit Passionnée

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,283 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Nuit Passionnée

Hersip

4.673 votes

Rank #54,202 WoodyLeather

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 longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nuit Passionnée
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Marquina3/4

Nuit Passionnée1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Marquina
Sillage & projection: Nuit Passionnée
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

Nuit PassionnéeHersip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageNuit Passionnée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

leather92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, leather and citrus

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafLeatherCedarPatchouliVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#54,202

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Nuit Passionnée by Hersip opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange paired with crisp, green violet leaf before settling into a warm core of smooth leather and dry cedarwood. Earthy patchouli and sweet vanilla ground the base, creating a cozy yet confident drydown that smells like a soft leather jacket warmed…

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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 Nuit Passionnée?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Nuit Passionnée is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nuit Passionnée for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Nuit Passionnée?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Nuit Passionnée 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Nuit Passionnée?

Nuit Passionnée projects furthest (Nuit Passionnée 75/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Nuit Passionnée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Black Marquina or Nuit Passionnée better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Nuit Passionnée suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Nuit Passionnée?

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. Nuit Passionnée features Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Leather, Cedar and Patchouli.