Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Oryx Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,647 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Oryx Iris

Oryx

4.003 votes

Rank #42,900 AmberOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 4 of 4 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.
Oryx Iris
Choose it for a amber and ozonic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Marquina4/4

Oryx Iris0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: Black Marquina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Oryx IrisOryx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

33%Love

33%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value17

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

amber100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Violet LeafKyara IncenseLemon

Heart

IrisCorianderCedarwood

Base

LabdanumVanillaOud

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lemon, Iris and Cedarwood. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#42,900

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Oryx Iris by Oryx pairs crisp violet leaf and cool iris with smoky Kyara incense and dry cedarwood over a quiet base of labdanum and subtle oud. Launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, this unisex blend shifts from a bright, watery opening into a dry, powdery floral skin scent. It suits crisp spring …

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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 Oryx Iris?

Black Marquina takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Oryx Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 3 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 Oryx Iris for a amber and ozonic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Oryx Iris?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Oryx Iris 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Oryx Iris?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Oryx Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Oryx Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lemon, Iris and Cedarwood.

Is Black Marquina or Oryx Iris better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Oryx Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Oryx Iris?

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. Oryx Iris has top notes of Violet Leaf, Kyara Incense and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Coriander and Cedarwood, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla and Oud.