Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Pedestal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,647 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Pedestal

LINK

4.001 votes

Rank #71,442 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Black Marquina2/4

Pedestal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pedestal
Sillage & projection: Black Marquina
Value for money: Pedestal
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

PedestalLINK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPedestal

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPedestalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

fruity74%

earthy65%

patchouli56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody 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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitFruits

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pedestal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

No season votes yet

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#38,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#71,442

PerfumerNot listed

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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Pedestal by LINK opens with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and mixed sweet fruits that immediately wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast softens as clean white florals step in, highlighting orange blossom and fresh jasmine that give the scent an airy, soapy b…

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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 Pedestal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Pedestal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pedestal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Pedestal?

Pedestal lasts longest (Pedestal 80/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Pedestal?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Pedestal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Pedestal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Black Marquina or Pedestal better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Pedestal?

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. Pedestal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Fruits, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.